Kristie Wideman

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 1993 - Nov 2002

  Medical Specialist - Combat Medic

  • Managed over 900 medical records in accordance with Army, Medical Records Protocols, and The Joint Commission. Established medical records protocols and medical readiness procedures; improved unit medical readiness compliance from 70% to over 95% within 6 months of arrival to unit. Developed and implementation of a new medical records tracking program; reducing man hours from 100 to less than 30 hours per month to maintain improved medical readiness standards. Ensured unit not only met but succeeded retention goals through a revitalized retention program. Assessed and developed tactical and operation training plans. Trained 180 employees ensuring an overall 91% rating exceeding XVIII Airborne Corps standards for annual training. Organized and supervised the implementation of outside resources to enhance and improve training. Ensured: safety in all facets of unit operations resulting in zero accidents and zero breaches of security of computer terminals and information systems. Planned, coordinated, and executed a Joint Services mass casualty training exercise involving three international armed forces. Ensured successful scores on all Brigade and Division inspections in which commendable ratings were marked for pharmacy inspections. Show less

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  Saint Joseph Health System

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2012

  Quality Management Operations Coordinator

  Maintained and developed internal operating procedures, processes, and tools designated to achieve efficient hospital/department operation and maximize customer service. Produced feedback for both internal and external customers through analysis and synthesis of clinical and administrative data from multiple sources into meaningful reports and presentations to internal and external sources. Reviewed operational reports and statistical on a continuing basis to monitor timely and accurate completion and submission of publically reported data. Responsible for development and oversight of budgets for five separate departments. Budget oversight included accounts payable, invoice coding and approval, account variances, and future budget needs projections. Show less

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  KentuckyOne Health

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2016

  Peer Review Coordinator

  I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Peer Review Program for over 1100 Medical and Allied Health staff members. This program includes: Ongoing Professional Practice evaluations; Focused Professional Practice evaluations; compliments and concerns; and report creation and distribution through the use of multiple database systems. I work in an environment in which one must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects and tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment. The scope of my work requires that I be flexible to accommodate unstructured situations and changing priorities. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2023

  • Primary lead for the implementation team for the Code Stroke System.• Designed VA research study and designated lead research on patient safety focused on reducing clinical waste and improving patient efficiency. • Provided service recovery as the service level patient advocate expert and was backup coverage for other service lines. • Developed and oversaw budgets, equipment purchasing, contracts, designated COR, and multiple departmental timekeeping approval duties. • Developed and implemented multiple department improvement process programs using Lean and PDSA principles.• Conducted short-term and long-range planning during both pandemic and regular operations. • Managed departmental administrative and business functions, including clinical, employee productivity, regulatory compliance, and statistical data analysis to monitor timely, accurate, and safe operational practices. • Interpreted and provided correspondence to executive leadership regarding various policies, practices, and procedures. • Facilitated information distribution and feedback across the organization to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. • Coordinated with Human Resources for staff recruitment, including direct and non-direct hiring staff actions. • Analyzed clinical service and care line staffing patterns, organizational charts, and staff listings. • Managed relevant data to develop conclusions and devised solutions to support the department and organizational mission, business, financial, and strategic goals. Show less Assists the Clinical Leadership in developing short and long term goals and identifies the resources necessary for accomplishing the mission and function of the credentials and privileging program.Receives and reviews both sensitive and non-sensitive correspondence for the credentials function.Triages correspondence and communications to determine which items require immediate attention and which are confidential in nature. Detects problem areas and further investigates reference materials, regulations and standards in order to recommend appropriate action to correct the problem. Manages provider applications (initial and renewals) for the credentialing and privileging within the facility, requiring a broad knowledge of medical specialties and core privileges.Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation of establishing privileges for Healthcare providers. Upon receipt of individual credentials files for review, ensures primary source verification to include but not limited to licenses, certifications, medical specialty training, board certification, continuing medical education credits, etc.Conducts final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing and validating all data, information, documents and signature authorities; and troubleshoots any problems with staff using VetPro or other applications. Educates staff/providers on access, data requirements and navigation of computer applications. Composes correspondence for privileging actions; and prepares reports and statistical reports demonstrating trends pertinent to the credentialing processes. Coordinates and responsible for the Peer Review Program management. Show less

  • Administrative Officer, Neurology Services

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Administrative Officer

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2023

  • Health System Specialist

    Apr 2016 - Nov 2019