Jamie Harper
Johnsburg
Summary
Dynamic Outreach Coordinator with a proven track record at Senior Life Johnstown, excelling in community engagement and program management. Expert in developing care plans and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, driving significant growth in public awareness initiatives. Adept at patient advocacy, ensuring compliance and enhancing service delivery through strategic partnerships and effective leadership.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Senior Life Johnstown / PACE Administrative Solutions
10.2015 - Current
- Pursued quarterly growth targets through strong leadership, analysis, problem-solving, team building, and coaching.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Responsible for census development
Adult Day Care Director
Senior Care Indiana
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Completed assessments and re-assessments of patients to determine current and ongoing needs.
- Coordinated with community medical and health providers to determine patient treatment, discharge and plan of care.
- Directed staff development by planning and conducting in-service classes, leadership training and orientation programs.
- Supervised facility employees including nursing team and assigned daily tasks to provide quality health care services to patients.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Assisted in daily rounds to observe residents and confirm met health needs.
- Responsible for State and Department of Health surveys
- Audited charts and medication to check compliance.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
05.1990 - 08.1998
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA05-1990
Skills
- Community engagement
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
- Program management
- Medication management
- Assessment skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Recruitment
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
Senior Life Johnstown / PACE Administrative Solutions
10.2015 - Current
Adult Day Care Director
Senior Care Indiana
10.2010 - 09.2015
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
05.1990 - 08.1998
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Pittsburgh