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Accomplishments
Certification
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Affiliations
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Public Health
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Kimberly Turner

Cairo

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Pulmonary Disease Navigator at SIH/Harrisburg Medical Center, skilled in patient advocacy and regulatory compliance. Successfully enhanced care quality through effective communication and operational management. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while implementing innovative smoking cessation programs and training initiatives. Committed to improving patient outcomes and team collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pulmonary Disease Navigator

SIH/Harrisburg Medical Center
Harrisburg
06.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated patient advocacy in pulmonary clinics to enhance care quality.
  • Provided education on smoking cessation for schools and community programs.
  • Coordinated yearly testing reminders to ensure timely patient assessments.
  • Conducted arterial blood gas analysis and stress test walks for accurate diagnostics.
  • Collaborated with physicians to address patient needs effectively.
  • Managed communication with patients, ensuring exceptional customer service.
  • Oversaw operations in pulmonary function lab to maintain compliance and efficiency.
  • Administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation training to staff and community members.
  • Coordinating with different divisions to elevate patient care.

Respiratory Care Manager

Cairo Diagnostic Center
Cairo
07.2014 - 06.2020
  • Managed front desk operations, overseeing intake and outtake processes effectively.
  • Performed medical billing and coding for laboratory, X-ray, and respiratory therapy services.
  • Established pulmonary function lab and respiratory therapy department to enhance service offerings.
  • Oversaw purchasing and stocking of supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Authored comprehensive policies and procedures for departmental operations.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills to improve team collaboration.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution while managing team dynamics efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with safety, HIPAA, JCAHO rules, and state laws.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Massac Memorial Hospital
Metropolis
06.2006 - 07.2014
  • Executed cardiopulmonary duties, including stress testing and event monitoring.
  • Performed EKGs and Holter monitoring to evaluate cardiac health.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer therapy, and life support ventilation.
  • Utilized aero chambers, meter-dose inhalers, BiPAP, and CPAP for respiratory management.
  • Conducted pulmonary function tests in PFT lab to assess lung capacity.
  • Participated in physician rounds to discuss patient progress and treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with hospital departments to enhance patient care outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03-2024

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-1991

Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Care

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Smoking cessation education
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Stress test administration
  • Patient communication
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Inventory management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration and coordination
  • Effective communication skills
  • Operational management expertise
  • Training facilitation and delivery
  • Mission planning strategies
  • Safety systems implementation
  • Emergency response training and management
  • Basic first aid knowledge
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Active listening techniques
  • Attention to detail in recordkeeping

Accomplishments

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • CPR
  • Pulmonary Disease Navigator
  • Pulmonary Rehab Certificate

Certification

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Illinois and Kentucky
  • Pulmonary Disease Navigator Certificate
  • Pulmonary Rehab Certificate
  • Medical Coding and Billing Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Grandmother of 12
  • Great-Grandmother of 2
  • My grandchildren are my greatest accomplishment.

Projects

  • Began Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Massac Memorial Hospital
  • Began Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Cairo Diagnostic Center
  • Experience with Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Harrisburg Medical Center

Public Health

  • Began School Programs against smoking.
  • Began COPD support groups
  • Teaching new Registered Nurses
  • Smoking Cessation classes

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pulmonary Disease Navigator

SIH/Harrisburg Medical Center
06.2020 - Current

Respiratory Care Manager

Cairo Diagnostic Center
07.2014 - 06.2020

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Massac Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Capella University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Independence University

Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Care

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Southeastern Illinois College

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