Melanie Cottrell
Boone Co. (KY) Schools
Florence,KY
31
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience in various areas including healthcare, communications, and education. Proven ability to manage daily operations while creating positive relationships with coworkers. Adept at community outreach and creating engaging content to spotlight business's accomplishments and positive impact. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Work History
Health Clerk & Substitute Teacher
8 Years 9 Months- Administered daily medications to students and provided care for sick or injured students.
- Initiated contact with administration, school psychologist, school resource officer, or parents as needed.
- District wide substitute teacher.
Substitute Teacher
1 Year 7 Months- Functioned as a part-time substitute teacher and para-educator throughout the district.
Director of Public Relations & Communications
4 Years 8 Months- Orchestrated public relations efforts to publicize events and achievements within the Danville school district and managed the district website.
- Authored news releases for local media and articles for publication.
- Managed the quarterly publication of The Danville Schools Admiral Report newspaper, distributing information about the district to approximately 10,000 addresses nationwide.
- Represented the district on various local community committees and boards, including multiple Chamber of Commerce committees.
Donor Recruitment Specialist
10 Months- Spearheaded the recruitment and retention of volunteer blood donors and accounts across 8 central Kentucky counties.
- Collaborated with businesses, schools, churches, and community leaders to organize all facets of blood drives.
- Held accountable for projecting and registering donors for scheduled drives.
- Determined mobile crew staffing and drive duration based on projected donor numbers.
- Procured and distributed marketing materials designed for donor recruitment.
- Maintained consistent communication and documented all interactions with accounts throughout the year.
Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator
1 Year 11 Months- Served as the primary resource for the review of Medical Staff applications and credentials for the four-campus Vencor Hospitals Chicago system.
- Maintained comprehensive records and required documentation, as mandated by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), for over 300 general practitioners, specialists, and sub-specialists practicing across the hospital campuses.
- Successfully navigated the triennial JCAHO review with zero Type 1 recommendations.
- Compiled all necessary support documentation for medical staff applicants for monthly review and approval by the Medical Executive Committee.
Community Educator
9 Months- Acted as the sole marketing representative for the agency within the middle Mississippi region.
- Delivered presentations to physicians, nurses, social workers, hospital administrators, and community leaders, achieving a 21% census increase during a historically low period.
- Represented Hospice Ministries at healthcare conferences and community events.
- Arranged and organized in-service training sessions for healthcare professionals.
- Developed the agency's inaugural multimedia marketing presentation.
- Managed the ordering of marketing supplies, brochures, and signage.
Provider Relations Coordinator
1 Year 7 Months- Facilitated communication between physicians seeking to join UHC's provider network and the regional office responsible for approval or denial.
- Communicated network participation approvals to physicians.
- Verified the accurate entry of physician information into the computer system by regional staff to ensure correct provider payments.
- Established and maintained a comprehensive filing system for all original documents within the Provider Relations Department.
- Managed notifications and packet preparation for monthly Medical Advisory Committee meetings.
- Conducted claims research to ensure accurate reimbursement for participating hospitals and physicians.
Secretary - Utilization Management Department
7 Months- Managed daily operations for a team of two Registered Nurses, two Licensed Social Workers, and the Director of Utilization Management.
- Handled receipt of admission orders, pre-certification of insurance eligibility for upcoming admissions, and collection of medical records for review by staff and the Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation (AQAF).
- Maintained specialty bed logs for accurate charging and admission logs for submission to HCFA (Health Care Financing Administration).
- Organized departmental meetings and luncheons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Minor: German
Internship
WHAS-TV Louisville Tonight Live
Study Abroad Program
Timeline
Health Clerk & Substitute Teacher
Boone Co. (KY) Schools
01.2017 - 10.2025Read More
Substitute Teacher
Madison Co. (KY) Schools
10.2014 - 05.2016Read More
Director of Public Relations & Communications
Danville Schools
11.2002 - 07.2007Read More
Donor Recruitment Specialist
Central Kentucky Blood Center
02.2002 - 12.2002Read More
Medical Staff Credentialing Coordinator
Vencor Hospitals - Chicago
08.1999 - 07.2001Read More
Community Educator
Hospice Ministries
10.1997 - 07.1998Read More
Provider Relations Coordinator
United HealthCare of Mississippi
03.1996 - 10.1997Read More
Secretary - Utilization Management Department
East Montgomery Medical Center
01.1995 - 08.1995Read More
University of Louisville
Study Abroad Program
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University of Louisville
Internship
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University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts from Communication
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