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Kelly Larson

COMANCHE,OK

Summary

Healthcare professional with robust background in delivering high-quality patient care in home settings. Adept at fostering supportive environment and ensuring patient comfort. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing care requirements. Proficient in patient care, medication management, and emotional support.

Professional data management specialist prepared for this role. Strong background in accurate data entry, database management, and information integrity. Skilled in collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring reliable results. Known for attention to detail, efficient time management, and strong organizational skills.

Experienced with managing office communications, schedules, and records. Utilizes strong organizational and multitasking skills to ensure smooth office operations. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving in dynamic environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2024 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kansas Veterans Home
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

Home Health Aide/Billing Assistant

Sumner County Home Health
05.2018 - 08.2023
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Played an integral role in maintaining a positive work environment by actively contributing to team meetings and consistently offering support to colleagues.
  • Conducted regular audits of billing records to identify potential errors, leading to improved overall accuracy.
  • Reduced claim denials, maintaining thorough knowledge of Medicare regulations and guidelines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient inquiries about their Medicare bills in a professional manner.
  • Enhanced revenue collection with timely submission of accurate and complete Medicare claims.
  • Coordinated with case managers to obtain required documentation for successful claim submission.
  • Streamlined the billing process for increased efficiency by implementing an electronic filing system.
  • Improved billing accuracy by diligently reviewing Medicare claims and identifying discrepancies.

Hospice Aide

Rivercross Hospice
03.2013 - 05.2018
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
  • Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.

Data Entry/Billing Clerk

Angels Care Home Health
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
  • Improved billing accuracy by diligently reviewing invoices and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Managed high volume of invoices while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in improved financial accuracy.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive customer information by adhering to strict privacy guidelines, upholding the company''s reputation for professionalism in handling personal data.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.

Education

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Attention to detail
  • Data accuracy
  • Time management
  • File management
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Office administration
  • Data processing
  • Document scanning
  • Document processing
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Organization
  • Keyboarding skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Home Care Aide Certification (HCA-C) - Department of Social and Health Services or equivalent state body.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kansas Veterans Home
08.2023 - 05.2024

Home Health Aide/Billing Assistant

Sumner County Home Health
05.2018 - 08.2023

Hospice Aide

Rivercross Hospice
03.2013 - 05.2018

Data Entry/Billing Clerk

Angels Care Home Health
01.2011 - 03.2013

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Cowley County Community College

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