Kassidy Lasher
Cochranton
Summary
Personable and detail-focused individual with strong foundation in managing administrative tasks and coordinating team efforts. Familiar with healthcare systems management and proficient in using practice management software and handling patient records. Capable of optimizing operations and enhancing patient care efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Onsite Health Educator II
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Design health strategies for diverse audiences, enhancing engagement and understanding
- Lead health promotion programs, achieving measurable improvements in participant health
- Analyze health data to tailor education materials, ensuring effective communication
- Apply motivational interviewing, fostering positive client relationships and outcomes
- Analyze health data to develop targeted education strategies, enhancing program effectiveness and participant engagement for improved health outcomes
- Spearhead employer health promotion programs, driving measurable improvements in employee wellness and organizational health metrics
- Provide comprehensive health information and guidance to members, facilitating informed decision-making and promoting healthier lifestyles
- Create and maintain workflows to ensure proper documentation and EPIC usage
- Designed and implemented health education programs tailored to diverse populations.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify community health issues and resource gaps.
- Developed project plans outlining scope, objectives, and resource allocation to drive efficiency.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Horizon/UPMC Magee
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Optimize ventilator settings for critically ill patients, enhancing treatment outcomes
- Mentored junior staff in advanced respiratory therapy techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team
- Streamlined emergency response protocols, significantly reducing response times and improving patient survival rates in critical respiratory scenarios
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, ensuring holistic patient management and improved long-term respiratory health outcomes
- Efficiently trained in preterm births and resuscitation of newborn
- Provided compassionate care and education to patients and families, empowering them to manage respiratory conditions effectively post-discharge
Education
MBA - Health Administration
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2019
Skills
- Health promotion
- Community outreach
- Health advocacy
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Workflow optimization
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
- Quality improvement
- Project management
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Adult Critical Care Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP)
- Lean Sigma Six: Yellow Belt
Timeline
Onsite Health Educator II
UPMC
09.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Horizon/UPMC Magee
06.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carlow University
MBA - Health Administration
Youngstown State University