Kristen Bauer

Gering,NE

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than five years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices as well as Head Start. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Contributed to operations by providing exceptional customer service.

Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals by utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Nutrition Manager

ESU #13

Scottsbluff, NE

01.2020 - Current

Develop, implement, monitor and audit health and nutrition policies
Provide training and coaching for staff and students of Head Start
Schedule health screenings for students
Coach/support families to engage with all health opportunities available in community
Oversee administrative procedures/policies and ensure compliance with Federal grant
Maintain and update data base for health/nutrition information
Maintain manual/electronic documents for reference and audit trail for Federal grant
Ensure all health and nutrition needs are met for students
Provide emergency health plans for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pregnant women through Head Start program.

Education/Outreach Coordinator/LPN

Community Action Partnership Of Western Nebraska

Gering, NE

02.2019 - 01.2020

Played active role in patient care using team-based, patient-centered, medical/home care model within Title X Reproductive Health Program
Ensure program goals/objectives were met quarterly according to program guidelines
Collaborate with Program Manager to promote family planning health education services and provide patient care
Perform daily intake skills on patients and assist with medical procedures
Daily data input into electronic medical records
Perform coding/billing duties for Reproductive Health Program.

LPN

Heritage Estates - Vetter Health Services

Gering, NE

07.2017 - 12.2017

Charge nurse for memory care wing of long-term, skilled care facility
Plan and evaluate nursing activities for staff and residents
Supervise and support all nursing staff while providing high level of care to all residents

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

06.2021

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Southeast Community College

Beatrice, NE

06.2017

Skills

Data Analysis
Verbal and Written Communication
Employee Supervision
Process Implementation

Employee Performance Evaluations
Critical Thinking
Operating Plans Development

Additional Information

LPN licensed in Nebraska; leadership skills include handling difficult situations with families and students as well as facilitating team building for staff by implementing procedures to allow staff to be successful; proponent of patient advocacy and assisting patients/families by making referrals to services offered within the community; collaborating with a variety of health care team members to provide exceptional service to patients; through ESU #13, served on Health Services Advisory Committee, COVID Leadership Committee and Wellness Committee.

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