PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
PAMELA KENNEDY
Home 717-***-**** Cell 717-***-**** ad8cfk@r.postjobfree.com Pequea, PA 17565 Dynamic Registered Nurse leader with extensive experience in PACE program and home health, adept in multi-site operations and compliance regulations. Excelled in executive leadership and adaptability, enhancing service delivery and program development. Proven track record in strategic planning and quality improvement, ensuring excellence in care and operational efficiency. Skilled in case management and staff development, driving significant advancements in healthcare services.
Executive Leadership Multi-site Operations
Compliance and Regulations Troubleshooting and problem solving Documentation Management Case Management
Effective Communication Adaptability and Flexibility CareSense Home Health Care
Willow Street, PA October 2014 - Present
CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST
Engage proactively with healthcare providers
during chart reviews resulting in improved overall accuracy of medical record documentation.
Identify areas needing improvement within
existing workflows related to documenting patient
care information accurately.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills when
working with providers and colleagues on complex
issues related to clinical documentation accuracy. Mentor new staff members on the importance of
accuracy in medical records documentation and
coding compliance.
ALBRIGHT CARE SERVICES/ASBURY COMMUNITIES
Lewisburg/Frederick, PA/MD June 2017 - August 2024 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Oversight of day to day operations of the day
center, clinic, and home care, ensuring that
services are delivered efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of program participants.
Strategic Planning to identify and meet the short
and long term needs of the LIFE program.
Resource Management. Staff supervision and education. Quality Improvement evaluation and assessment of
the program's progress in accordance with goals
and objectives.
Assure compliance with state and federal
regulations governing the LIFE program.
Provide leadership to all interdisciplinary teams
regarding assessment, care planning, service
utilization, coordination, and provision of services. EDUCATION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
REFERENCES
ALBRIGHT CARE SERVICES/ASBURY
COMMUNITIES
Lewisburg/Frederick, PA/MD January 2015 - June 2017 REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF HOME BASED COMMUNITY SERVICES Developed policies and procedures for skilled
home health.
Skilled survey in December 2015 from Pa
Department of Health with 1 deficiency, corrected
immediately
Obtaining Medicare certification for skilled agency Provided skilled nursing care to residents of CCRC. Assisted with discharge planning and coordination
of home care needs upon discharge from CCRC.
Developed home care department for LIFE
program in Lancaster.
ALBRIGHT CARE SERVICES
York March 2014 - January 2015
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Carefully selected, developed and retained
qualified staff, as well as trained new staff for
enhanced services department in CCRC for
independent living residents.
Regular meetings with resident groups to enhance
the quality of life for residents. Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and
Federal laws and regulations.
Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day
operations of licensed facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES
Lancaster May 2000 - October 2013
BRANCH DIRECTOR II
Direct operations of Lancaster branch to ensure
the provision of services consistent with
government laws and regulations, corporate
policies/guidelines/standards.
Responsible for start up branch in State College,
PA 2000-2003 and satellite branch in Exton, PA
from 2009-20011.
Managed all PI/QA activities. Performed patient care visits, supervisory visits, and on call duties as needed.
St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, PA
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS DIPLOMA IN NURSING
Millersville University
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS NURSING DIPLOMA AND BSN CPR certified through American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse in the State of PA-RN291781L
References available upon request