Kristy Burkart
Chalfont,PA
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Paralegal at Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC, leveraging extensive nursing experience, medical record analysis, and attention to detail to support complex malpractice cases. Expert at interpreting and explaining medical terminology to teammates and clients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Paralegal
Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted attorneys in winning complex medical malpractice cases through meticulous research and comprehensive case summaries.
- Assisted attorneys by reviewing medical records with great attention to detail and creating a factual medical chronology.
- Fostered a positive working environment as part of the legal team, sharing nursing expertise and insight gained from multiple years of clinical experience.
- Interpreted medical terminology and healthcare practices for clients and attorneys.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by prioritizing workload efficiently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nurse Manager
Lower Bucks Wellness
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided patient care including physical assessments, IV insertion and administration of IV infusions.
- Completed prior authorizations for prescribed medications as needed.
Quality Coordinator
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
11.2013 - 04.2023
- Performed, coordinated and facilitated quality management and performance improvement activities.
- Aggregated, analyzed, and presented data to drive performance improvement.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses and effective corrective actions plans in response to patient safety events.
- Conducted Proactive Risk Assessments to identify vulnerabilities and proactively prevent safety events.
- Facilitated Joint Commission Certification for Total Knee/Total Hip Joint Restoration Program.
- Coordinated regulatory and accreditation activities in accordance with Joint Commission and PA DOH standards and guidelines.
- Performed audits of medical records.
- Managed/maintained hospital policies and procedures.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Grandview Health Care
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to policies, and participating in audits.
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, selection process of qualified nursing personnel to maintain high-quality clinical staffing levels.
- Provided clinical care to the medical surgical patient population
- Provided patient and family education pertaining to disease processes with a focus on promoting and optimizing health and wellness.
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
07.2002 - 08.2012
- Provided clinical care to medically complex patients on the Stepdown/Constant Observation Unit.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Home Care
11.2001 - 06.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2001
Skills
- Medical record analysis
- Nursing assessment
- Research and data collection
- Proficient in MS office
- Case summaries
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Pennsylvania Patient Safety Award
Timeline
Nurse Paralegal
Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager
Lower Bucks Wellness
04.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Coordinator
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
11.2013 - 04.2023
Clinical Coordinator RN
Grandview Health Care
08.2012 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
07.2002 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Home Care
11.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
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