Kimberley Baumhart
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in directorial roles in healthcare. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional patient care and operational efficiency. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and programs that significantly enhance patient services and staff performance. Proficient in managing complex patient cases, ensuring compliance with federal and state healthcare standards, and adept at budget management. Demonstrated success in increasing patient census and improving care transition processes, showcasing strong capabilities in strategic planning and community outreach. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, enhancing team performance, and ensuring high standards of patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Admissions
Advocate Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2022 - Current
- Spearhead team collaboration and foster effective communication to enhance quality outcomes and patient safety
- Fostered robust relationships across all 9 hospital networks to support staff retention and rebuilding efforts
- Developed relationships with Case Management departments across all 9 hospitals to increase referral sources
- Participate in system wide operational and growth meetings to improve the hospital-hospice admission process
- Improved overall efficiency of the admissions office by implementing new software systems and automating routine tasks.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Clinical Practice Specialist/Clinical Resource Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Oversee onboarding of Registered Nurses and Patient Care Information Associates, mentor new hires on hospital policies, clinical skills, and patient care across various units
- Designed and implemented training tools for preceptors in all Clinical Resource tracks, including COVID-19 related protocols
- Delivered comprehensive education to patients and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, disease management, and self-care strategies
- Increased staff of RNs and Patient Care Associates by 65% over two years in response to COVID-19
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Clinical Bed Management
Advocate Christ Medical Center
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Reviewed clinical charts from the emergency department to determine appropriate patient placement
- Maintained accurate documentation of bed movements and occupancy rates for reporting purposes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and open communication among staff members involved in bed management processes.
- Served as a committee member and lead nurse for the throughput project
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Reduced patient wait times by effectively managing bed assignments and availability.
Director of Palliative Care Case Management
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Supervised physicians, coordinators, therapists, interns, and collateral professionals, ensuring clinical needs of clients were consistently met
- Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners to conduct educational workshops and provided quality assurance and utilization management feedback to clinicians
- Led development and instruction of standard work protocols for clinical support staff, emphasizing best practices, continuous learning, and compliance with rules and standards of practice
- Created, interpreted, administered, and implemented departmental policies and procedures for the Palliative Program
- Monitored and tracked physician conversion rates from Palliative to Hospice care, achieving a 25% annual increase in conversion of Palliative Care patients to Hospice
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Clinical Director /Pediatrics Team Director
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Supervised Admissions, Continuous Care, Pediatrics, and On-Call departments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county standards, and adherence to operational budgets
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing healthcare delivery through diligent monitoring and proactive policy updates as needed.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish organizational goals and strategic plans for the clinical department.
- Implemented programs that contributed to a 25% increase in the Illinois program census
- Served as a Pediatric liaison to community referral sources, effectively increasing physician referrals
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new employees, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
Quality Improvement Manager/ Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Tender Loving Care Home Health Care
Home Health Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Loyola University
Skills
- Healthcare Management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Healthcare Administration
- Policy Implementation
- Team Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Budget Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Improvements
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded a significant increase in the staff of RNs and Patient Care Associates by 65% over two years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and adaptability in response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Increased the conversion rate of Palliative Care patients to Hospice patients by 25% annually, showcasing effective management skills and a strategic approach in enhancing patient care transitions.
- Played a pivotal role in expanding the Illinois program census by 25% through the implementation of innovative programs and effective community liaison efforts, demonstrating a strong capability in operational growth and stakeholder engagement.
Honorsandawards
- Service Recognition Award, Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, Des Plaines, IL
- Patient Service Award, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Timeline
Manager of Admissions
Advocate Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Practice Specialist/Clinical Resource Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2022
Clinical Bed Management
Advocate Christ Medical Center
03.2015 - 01.2017
Director of Palliative Care Case Management
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2012 - 03.2015
Assistant Clinical Director /Pediatrics Team Director
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2007 - 01.2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Loyola University
Quality Improvement Manager/ Assistant Director of Clinical Services
Tender Loving Care Home Health Care
Home Health Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
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