Open To Work
PATRICIA D. LITEWSKI
Administrative
Zion,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Coding and Billing SpecialistGovernment Information SpecialsitAdministrative AssistantAdministrative ClerkRecords SpecialistWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$52000/yr - $200000/yrImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureSummary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in records management and policy compliance. Skilled in optimizing administrative processes and enhancing team performance through effective communication and proactive problem-solving. Over a decade of experience in government and administrative roles, adept at managing information disclosure and data privacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Supported federal records access initiatives by reviewing requests, coordinating with external stakeholders, resolving data/reporting issues, and determining disclosures, denials, or referrals.
- Records research, reviewed, redacted, and released over 100,000 pages through FOIA requests, generating approximately $11,000 in fees and meeting all statutory deadlines.
- Ensured medical data privacy by refining forms, minimizing PII, and processing name changes, corrections, and expungements.
- Evaluated contracts and data-sharing agreements to verify required privacy safeguards.
- Supported appeals, advised on disclosure decisions, and assisted attorneys in litigation.
- Completed privacy compliance assessments for a main facility and 3 outpatient clinics.
- Strengthened security and privacy controls by updating programs and SOPs to meet new regulations.
MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST / ASSISTANT
Naval Facilities Engineering Division
Great Lakes
11.2005 - 02.2014
- Researched and analyzed data to improve processes while maintaining administrative records (correspondence, memos, legal files, emails).
- Streamlined records and correspondence workflows, prepared and proofread documents for accuracy, format, and deadlines.
- Established and maintained the division's Freedom of Information and Privacy Act program.
- Generated project reports and data analyses to track engineering disciplines and departmental performance.
- Managed travel and purchase cards for 520 accounts across four Public Works Departments and a Core Office (≤$25K transactions).
- Maintained zero delinquencies and audit findings through consistent auditing and oversight.
- Produced meeting reports and recorded/distributed minutes.
- Coordinated purchases, including supplies, training, subscriptions, printing, awards, and safety equipment.
Education
Associate Degree - Administrative Office Systems
12-2010
GPA: 3.7
Health Information Technology/Medical Billing Specialist -
GPA: 4.0
Medical Reception/Receptionist -
GPA: 4.0
Technical/Occupational Certificate - Systems Analyst & Design
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Privacy Review/Compliance
Document Management
Document Redaction
Medical Record Review
Record/Data Analysis
Time/Calendar Management
Process Improvement
Team/Cross-agency collaboration
Supply/Equipment Procurement
Logistical Coordination
Purchase/Travel Card Oversight
Honors Recognitions
- Certificate of Nomination, Employee of the Year, Program Specialist, and Team Member Chicago Federal Executive Board
Earlier Work History
- Secretary, Naval Hospital, Great Lakes - Directorate Medical Services, Great Lakes, IL May 2003- November 2005
- Human Resource Assistant, Transient Personnel Unit, Great Lakes, IL March 2003-May 2003
- Secretary, Naval Service Training Command - Combat Systems School Dept., Great Lakes, IL June 2000- March 2003
Professional Development
- Annual DoD Cyber Awareness Training
- Annual FOIA Training (User & Processing Requirements)
- Annual Privacy Laws & Regulations Training
- Electronic Records Management, National Archives
- Records Emergency Planning & Response
- VA Training: Administrative Investigative Boards & Uniform Offense Reports Requests Processing
- Facility Self-Assessment & Quality Assurance Monitoring
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Timeline
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST - Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2014 - 06.2019
MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST / ASSISTANT - Naval Facilities Engineering Division
11.2005 - 02.2014
College of Lake County - Associate Degree, Administrative Office Systems
College of Lake County - Health Information Technology/Medical Billing Specialist,
College of Lake County - Medical Reception/Receptionist,
Computer Dynamics Institute - Technical/Occupational Certificate, Systems Analyst & Design