Kristie Joos
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Regulatory Specialist RN, BSN with a solid background in hospital regulatory compliance and policy implementation. Successfully manages regulatory submissions and facilitates compliance audits, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory documentation and risk assessment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Regulatory Specialist
St. Clair Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Provide oversight and regulatory compliance support to multiple departments in a 321-bed hospital and outpatient facilities.
- Prepare and submit regulatory applications and compliance documents to regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate and participate in hospital initiatives for continuous quality improvement.
- Establish strong relationships with regulatory agencies and surveyors to facilitate communication and compliance efforts.
- Provided pre-, ongoing, and post-survey follow-up assistance to regulatory surveyors.
- Coordinate and conduct audit tracers throughout the organization to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in health care practices and policy.
- Develop and implement training documents and presentations for staff on regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Lead initiatives to improve documentation workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Enhance regulatory compliance by developing and implementing robust policies and procedures.
- Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and communicate these changes throughout the organization and provide guidance.
- Develop and track quality metrics to drive accountability and improve organizational outcomes.
Unit Manager
St. Clair Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the 24 hour supervision and management of a 23 bed medical-surgical unit.
- Supervise and lead 40 plus employees in regards to personal performance and management of quality patient care.
- Served as a patient advocate in promoting quality, safe, and timely patient care in compliance with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines.
- Served as an education liaison and resource person to staff, by promoting learning and reinforcement of protocols and procedures, to improve service and patient safety.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved compliance with healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align departmental goals with organizational strategy.
- Monitored performance metrics to drive accountability and improve team outcomes.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring financial sustainability while enhancing service quality.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Mentored emerging leaders, fostering professional development within the unit.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the unit to enhance overall quality of care provided to patients.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Clair Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Manage care of a team of patients or unit in accordance with physicians, other nursing staff and ancillary departments.
- Serve as an advocate of care for patients and their families.
- Serve as an education liaison nurse to staff and new employees, by promoting learning and reinforcement of protocols and procedures, to improve service and patient safety.
Charge Nurse
Baldwin Health Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Managed and coordinated patient care on a skilled nursing unit
- Monitored patient care and outcomes.
- Served as a communication channel between patients, family and physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of PA
Edinboro, PA01.1997
Skills
- Documentation review
- Policy analysis
- Hospital regulations
- Infection Prevention Knowledge
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Certification
- EPI 101 & 102 Epidemiology and Public Health Education Series Online, 2019
- Received Professional Nursing License (RN-517464-L), 1997
- Peripheral IV Certification, Ghatti LTC Services Inc., 1998
- Phlebotomy Certification, 1998
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 1996
- Toyota Champion Certification, St. Clair Hospital, 2013
Awards
Cameo of Caring Nurse, 2006, Professional Advancement Ladder level III, 2005
Timeline
Clinical Regulatory Specialist
St. Clair Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Unit Manager
St. Clair Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Clair Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2007
Charge Nurse
Baldwin Health Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of PA