Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Rotation Experience
Certification
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Kelsi Thomas

Canton ,MI

Summary

RN Graduate successful managing multiple tasks while serving diverse needs of patients through therapeutic communication and compassion. Has an extensive background working in a level one trauma emergency room. Excited to apply foundational knowledge to a clinical role while continuing to learn and adapt in this fulfilling profession.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Financial Counselor

Trinity Health
07.2023 - Current


  • Monitored Medicaid case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Identified healthcare resources and programs for patients unable to meet financial obligations.
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.

Administrative Assistant II

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023


  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions, and distributing meeting notes.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.

Covid Testing Operations Manager - Interim

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Established positive and effective communication among staff and organization leadership.
  • Created, optimized, and enforced internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
  • Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
  • Served as a member on the Covid 19 taskforce to assess and improve standards, discuss application of new methods. Managed implementation of enhancements to provide safe and efficient care.
  • Consistently modified and improved processes to keep pace with the changing patient demand, government and hospital regulations and the CDC guidelines.

Patient Access Team Lead - Emergency Room

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a 64-bed Department, providing guidance and leadership to over 40 employees across more than 3 departments.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Observed all facility rules and regulations regarding patient data to promote confidentiality and integrity.
  • Developed comprehensive job aids and reference guides for staff members to assist in daily operations.

Patient Financial Counselor

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for conducting, screening, and preparing applications for the hospital's charity care/ state program, Medicaid and other assistance.
  • Consulted with patients on various financial options available to help with their hospital expenses.
  • Identified healthcare resources and programs for patients unable to meet financial obligations.

Patient Access Specialist

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019


  • Obtained signatures for financial responsibility and treatment procedures from patients or guardians.
  • Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
  • Identified insurance payment sources and listed payers in proper sequence to establish chain of payment.
  • Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12.2019

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical judgment
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • First-Aid/CPR
  • EPIC Proficiency
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Medication Administration
  • Healthcare Ethics

Clinical Rotation Experience

  • Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital - Inpatient Rehab
  • Trinity Health Livonia - Medical/ Surgical 3 South
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor - 3 North Mother/Baby Unit
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital - 10 East PCU
  • Department of Veteran's Affairs Ann Arbor Hospital - ICU/ 5 South Medical/ Surgical

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified by American Heart Association

Timeline

Patient Financial Counselor

Trinity Health
07.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant II

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2023

Covid Testing Operations Manager - Interim

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022

Patient Access Team Lead - Emergency Room

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2022

Patient Financial Counselor

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022

Patient Access Specialist

Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified by American Heart Association

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Washtenaw Community College

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

Eastern Michigan University
Kelsi Thomas