Michelle Kalafsky
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Patient-focused nursing supervisor offering 19-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Anova Home Health & Hospice
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning
- Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Community College of Allegheny County
08.2019 - Current
- Identify and assign appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning, including didactic and hands-on activities and projects.
Clinical Supervisor
Allegheny Health Network at Home
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Leads with establishment, monitoring and maintenance of clinical documentation that makes evident patient/family needs, interventions, and care that is in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and quality requirements
Home Health Supervisor
UPMC Home Health
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Recruit, hire and train staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bayada Home Care
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Attained highest payment satisfaction surveys and billing records in Bayada Pittsburgh history.
Complex Case Manager
Highmark
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate patient needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care within high performance team.
Nurse Case Manager
Excela Health
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Excela Health Home Care And Hospice
09.2006 - 01.2015
- Successful LEAN project to optimize workflow and productivity.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2017
MBA in Business Administration -
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pennsylvania State University
Lemont Furnace, PA08.2013
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2005
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- EMR Software
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Employee Coaching
- Family Support
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
- RN License
- CPR Certification
Awards
- Respect and Recognition
- Cameos of Caring
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Anova Home Health & Hospice
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Allegheny Health Network at Home
01.2022 - 04.2023
Home Health Supervisor
UPMC Home Health
05.2020 - 01.2022
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Community College of Allegheny County
08.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bayada Home Care
04.2019 - 05.2020
Complex Case Manager
Highmark
04.2018 - 03.2019
Nurse Case Manager
Excela Health
10.2016 - 03.2018
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC East
01.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Excela Health Home Care And Hospice
09.2006 - 01.2015
Master of Science in Nursing -
Carlow University
MBA in Business Administration -
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Westmoreland County Community College
- Certified Case Manager
- RN License
- CPR Certification
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