Kate Weinschel
Norfolk
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Operated electronic health record systems to efficiently document patient information and manage care plans.
- Utilized vital signs monitoring equipment to measure and record patients' blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
- Administered point-of-care testing devices to perform blood glucose checks and other diagnostic tests.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to coordinate with healthcare team and provide compassionate patient support.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, bladder scans and EKGs accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Medical Assistant
Medical Temporaries
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Instructed patients on post-procedure care to support recovery and adherence to medical advice.
- Prepared examination rooms by sanitizing equipment and restocking supplies to maintain a clean, efficient environment.
- Explained medication instructions to patients and clarified any questions to ensure proper understanding of treatment plans.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Operations Manager
Graceful In-Home Care Services
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Safeguarded client privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information, adhering to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Enhanced team collaboration by conducting regular meetings, fostering open communication, and promoting best practices in home healthcare management.
- Monitored regulatory compliance with state and federal guidelines to maintain high-quality standards in patient care.
- Managed financial aspects of home healthcare operations, including budgeting, billing, and expense tracking, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and ongoing professional development of a diverse team of skilled healthcare professionals.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Administrative Assistant
Sentara Norfolk General
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Patient Care Representative
Sentara Cardiology Specialist
08.2011 - 10.2016
- Efficiently managed high volumes of phone calls, messages, and inquiries from patients or other healthcare providers, ensuring prompt responses and resolutions.
- Responded to patient queries and concerns concerning insurance coverages and deductibles.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or external facilities when necessary for further treatment or evaluation.
- Greeted and directed patients to examination rooms and verified insurance coverage and collected co-payments.
- Maintained accurate patient records to support effective diagnoses and proper treatments for each individual case.
- Screened patients for financial assistance and aided in preparing required funding documents.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
Central School of Practical Nursing
Norfolk, VA04-2025
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA08-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy Technician
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA02-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
Norfolk Technical Center
Norfolk06-2008
Skills
- CPR certification
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting vital signs
- Clinical documentation
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Medical Temporaries
10.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician
Sentara Leigh Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Graceful In-Home Care Services
01.2019 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Sentara Norfolk General
11.2016 - 08.2019
Patient Care Representative
Sentara Cardiology Specialist
08.2011 - 10.2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
Central School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Tidewater Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy Technician
Tidewater Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant
Norfolk Technical Center
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