Kathleen Kohl

Accomplished Compliance Coordinator with more than 10 years of experience leading healthcare credentialing, onboarding, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Proven success streamlining workflows, implementing document automation, developing training resources, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, HIPAA, state, company, and client requirements. Recognized as a trusted resource for process improvement, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced healthcare staffing environments.

Compliance Coordinator at Guardian HealthStaff, LLC (2016-02 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end compliance and credentialing for healthcare professionals nationwide, ensuring adherence to client, company, state, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Manage credentialing across multiple healthcare clients with unique compliance standards, onboarding processes, and documentation requirements.
• Navigate multiple Vendor Management Systems (VMS) to manage document submission, compliance tracking, and client-specific deadlines.
• Supported launch of owner's new business Anue LifeStyle Care by overseeing compliance initiatives alongside existing Guardian HealthStaff operations.
• Streamlined credentialing workflows by redesigning onboarding processes and reducing unnecessary paperwork.
• Designed Adobe Acrobat templates that automated document preparation, improved accuracy, and reduced manual processing.
• Implemented digital onboarding enhancements using shared resources and candidate communications to improve the onboarding experience.
• Partnered with onboarding vendors to evaluate services, improve efficiencies, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Developed a library of training videos, job aids, and process documentation that standardized onboarding, reduced one-on-one training time, and improved consistency across recruiting and compliance teams.
• Created and led a new hire training program for all compliance hires.
• Created training resources covering BLS and First Aid/CPR certification, and other compliance requirements.
• Served as the department's primary Adobe Acrobat resource, supporting recruiters and compliance staff with document automation and formatting.
• Assisted with the design and implementation of our new applicant tracking system (ATS) Bullhorn.
• Managed onboarding for more than 150 employees following company acquisitions.
• Led initiative for the company to gain Joint Commission certification in 2020 and continued audits to maintain.
• Assumed responsibility for Joint Commission annual and ongoing evaluations during periods of staffing shortages.
• Assisted with implementation of the Healthcare Staffing Hire (HSH) exam platform and supported process transitions during organizational change.
• Generated compliance reports, monitored vendor performance, and independently resolved time-sensitive compliance issues while meeting strict deadlines.
• Helped with weekly payroll when current payroll manager left the company

Customer Service Representative at SEEK Careers/Staffing (2015-10 – 2016-02)

• Guided applicants through the hiring and onboarding process, assisted with employment documentation, and delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced staffing environment.

Pharmacy Technician at Walmart

Cake Decorator/Bakery Associate at Costco Wholesale & Walmart

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education – Concordia University Wisconsin