Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Lauren Klusaritz is an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in care coordination, case management, and home healthcare. As an RN Care Coach at CircleLink Health, she leverages her clinical expertise and patient-centric approach to support individuals with complex medical needs and help them achieve their health goals.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As an RN Care Coach at CircleLink Health, Lauren is responsible for providing comprehensive care coordination and coaching to patients with chronic conditions. She collaborates closely with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, monitor progress, and ensure seamless transitions across the continuum of care. Through her proactive and empathetic approach, Lauren helps her patients better manage their health, improve their quality of life, and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Lauren held various nursing positions, including Case Management Nurse at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, and Registered Nurse at Dignity Health, Hi-Tech Home Care, Lehigh Valley Health Network, and Bayhealth. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development. Lauren's diverse experience has equipped her with a well-rounded skill set in areas such as case management, care coordination, patient education, and chronic disease management.
Academic Background
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Lehigh University. She is a registered nurse licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and maintains certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Areas of Expertise
- Care coordination and case management
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education and self-management support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
- Transitional care and discharge planning
- Population health management
- Telehealth and remote patient monitoring
Professional Impact
During her tenure at Aetna, Lauren played a key role in developing and implementing a successful care management program for high-risk patients, resulting in a 20% reduction in hospital readmissions within the first year. At Dignity Health, she spearheaded an initiative to improve patient engagement and satisfaction, which led to a 15% increase in patient activation scores and a 12% reduction in non-urgent emergency department visits.
Conclusion
With her extensive nursing experience, strong clinical expertise, and proven track record of delivering positive patient outcomes, Lauren Klusaritz is well-positioned to continue making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry as an RN Care Coach at CircleLink Health. Her unwavering commitment to patient-centered care and her ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams make her a valuable asset to the organizations she serves.
