Kathryn Penney
Lockport
Summary
Possess excellent writing, communication and teaching skills. Adept in identification of work flow issues and processes in need of change and implementing solutions to make improvements. Proven skills in successful team building, while effectively working through changing and challenging environments and circumstances.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
Advent Health Hinsdale Family Medicine
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Identified gaps in service delivery for timely interventions and improved patient outcomes
- Coordinated with internal and external agencies to secure additional support for patients facing various challenges
- Provided ongoing support for patient self management and education on disease management, treatment options, and health care services for more effective management of conditions
- Served as liaison between patients, families, physicians, insurance providers, and behavioral health for optimal coordination of care, while maintaining adherence to confidentiality guidelines and promotion of trust
- Built and maintained network of community resources to enhance social support services to patients for more comprehensive and holistic care
- Participated in team meetings and monthly educational trainings on best practices and optimal care management
Agency Staff RN
All Medical Personnel
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Headquarters in Hollywood, FL
- Provide quality care to patients of all ages across a broad spectrum of needs for PCC clinics including wound care, COVID-19 testing, administration of vaccines and injections
- Provided education on chronic disease and medication management, adjusting care plans for optimal progression toward health goals
- Company Overview: Headquarters in Hollywood, FL
Occupational Health RN
Ford Motor Company
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Conducted surveillance testing and physical exams
- Provided patient care and education for work related health issues and injuries
- Collaborated with safety, labor, HR, worker's comp, affiliate clinics and site MD to provide high quality care and adherence to regulations and best practices
- Responded to site emergencies and provided pre-transport care
- Handled FMLA and medical leaves for the site
- Provided Covid-19 site management which included timely safe return to work and infection control practices
- Started with Kelly Services and transitioned over
Triage RN
DuPage Medical Group
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided phone triage for a large group of internal medicine MDs while serving as a liaison for patients, doctors, and external clients
Home Health RN
Health Resources Network
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Cared for patients of various medical conditions while encompassing respect for their socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
Emergency Room/IR RN
Central DuPage Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2013
- Charge RN and preceptor for nurses and medics
- ACLS instructor for hospital
- Circulated cath lab for cardiac, neuro, and vascular patients
Occupational Health RN
Motorola
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Handled FMLA for site
- MERT lead member (Medical Emergency Response Team)
- Aided in development/updates of site policies such as AEDs, blood borne pathogens, etc
- Assisted in safely returning employees to site from abroad during SARS
- Developed and delivered a six part live presentation on employee health and wellness
Cardiac Rehab RN
Hinsdale Hospital
10.1998 - 12.2000
- Provided care for phase 3 cardiac and pulmonary patients
- ACLS instructor for hospital
- Developed educational sessions, either teaching material, or recruiting cardiologists to address topics affecting patient population
Level 1 Emergency RN
Memorial Hospital
09.1997 - 09.1998
- Cared for large volume ER with strong triage, assessment, intervention, and communication skills needed in receiving patients from the field, and transitioning them to next level of care
Emergency RN
U of C Wyler's Children's Hospital
04.1995 - 08.1997
- Provided high quality care in a high volume/high acuity Peds ER
- Worked closely with charge RN as a lead triage nurse to accommodate timely patient flow and prioritization of care
Emergency RN
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.1992 - 03.1995
- Staff RN for high volume, high acuity ER, fulfilling charge role as needed
- Handled radio calls as a nurse for the Regional Center for South Cook County district
Education
elective courses -
Illinois State University
01.1998
Baccalaureate degree - Nursing
St Xavier University
Chicago, IL01.1992
Skills
- Writing
- Communication
- Teaching
- Identification of work flow issues
- Process improvement
- Team building
Timeline
Care Manager
Advent Health Hinsdale Family Medicine
07.2022 - 11.2024
Agency Staff RN
All Medical Personnel
03.2021 - 03.2022
Occupational Health RN
Ford Motor Company
02.2016 - 11.2020
Triage RN
DuPage Medical Group
11.2013 - 12.2015
Home Health RN
Health Resources Network
07.2013 - 11.2013
Emergency Room/IR RN
Central DuPage Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2013
Occupational Health RN
Motorola
01.2001 - 07.2003
Cardiac Rehab RN
Hinsdale Hospital
10.1998 - 12.2000
Level 1 Emergency RN
Memorial Hospital
09.1997 - 09.1998
Emergency RN
U of C Wyler's Children's Hospital
04.1995 - 08.1997
Emergency RN
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.1992 - 03.1995
Baccalaureate degree - Nursing
St Xavier University
elective courses -
Illinois State University
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