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Kyla Cooper

Bossier City,LA

Summary

Proven leader in healthcare and retail management, adept at case management and fostering organizational efficiency. At Heart Of Hospice, significantly enhanced patient care coordination and volunteer engagement. Excelled in documentation and time management, driving staff productivity and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong ability to educate patients and streamline operations, achieving notable improvements in service delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Coordinator and Volunteer Manager

Heart Of Hospice
02.2023 - Current
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.

• Oversee all volunteers, train and recruit volunteers for hospice.

• Oversee activities for nursing homes and in home patients.

• Support staff by planning regular staff appreciations and self care activities.

Front Office Team Lead and Referral Coordinator

River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists
06.2020 - 02.2023
  • Motivated staff by setting goals, providing ongoing feedback, and rewarding and recognizing employees.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of front office employees to provide constructive feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Oversaw financial transactions at the front desk, ensuring accurate billing and proper cash handling procedures were followed.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols throughout daily operations in order to protect both patients' and employees’ wellbeing.
  • Provided patients with MRI, CT and XR scheduled appointments after getting prior authorization from insurance.
  • Provided patients with appointments and referrals to other specialists when needed.
  • Provided patients with referrals for mental health providers or substance abuse programs if needed.

Manager

Simply Chic Boutique Shreveport
07.2015 - 02.2023
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Managed website and point of sale system.

Office Assistant and Referral Specialist

Bossier Family Medicine
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Developed correspondence letters for patients, answered patient phone calls, took medication refill calls and corresponded with doctors.
  • Optimized workspace functionality by implementing new systems and processes for the office referral center (inbound and outbound).
  • Communicated with specialists to share patient information for referrals.

Education

Child Life - Child Life

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
08.2024

Bachelor Of Science - Community Health

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Calvary Baptist Academy
Shreveport, LA
05.2015

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time management

Timeline

Care Coordinator and Volunteer Manager

Heart Of Hospice
02.2023 - Current

Front Office Team Lead and Referral Coordinator

River Cities Interventional Pain Specialists
06.2020 - 02.2023

Office Assistant and Referral Specialist

Bossier Family Medicine
02.2016 - 04.2018

Manager

Simply Chic Boutique Shreveport
07.2015 - 02.2023

Child Life - Child Life

Texas Woman's University

Bachelor Of Science - Community Health

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

High School Diploma -

Calvary Baptist Academy
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