When Laci Castleman joined Renown Health in 2014 as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), she could have never imagined how far her career journey would take her. Through Renown’s education benefits, Laci took advantage of tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment to advance her skills, not just by one degree, but three degrees—leading to a unique hybrid role she enjoys today.
Dedicated to Bettering Her Skills
Laci has always been committed to making a difference in healthcare and wanted to find the perfect harmony in applying her talents and education in her role. She first began her journey on the General Surgical Unit, where she took on a dual role as a CNS and Unit Clerk, partnering with leadership and carrying out key tasks and support for the department. Then, she pursued a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, where she worked full-time and completed her degree, leveraging Renown’s tuition reimbursement along the way.
Laci was motivated to continue learning as she became the Supervisor of Patient Safety in the Float Pool. She then completed an accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program through the University of Phoenix, again utilizing tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment and maintaining her supervisor role.
Making a Difference with Her Unique Skills
After obtaining her MBA, Laci was eager to apply her new knowledge and skills. Because she had some exposure to the Quality team’s work in her previous roles, she shared her interest in learning more about the department and made connections with the team. In 2024, she transitioned from an inpatient to an outpatient role as the Quality Coordinator for Renown Medical Group.
In her current role, she ensures each Renown outpatient clinic upholds compliance standards while helping identify improvement areas and facilitating educational efforts. Her hybrid schedule allows her to work from home while also giving her the opportunity to be hands-on in our various outpatient clinics.
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Renown Health provides many benefits, including education assistance and reimbursement, that can help you advance your career and balance your personal and professional life. Invest in your professional development with a role at Renown.
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Nov. 3-7 is National Compliance & Ethics Week! Celebrate with us by getting to know the Audit & Compliance team at Renown Health and Hometown Health.
Take a moment to think about the complex web of healthcare beyond the frontlines. More specifically, let’s zero in on the long list of regulations and processes that every hospital and health system across the country needs to follow. Sounds a bit intimidating to the average person, right? And as the only not-for-profit academic health system in the region, integrity and ethics is not something we cut corners on. So, who can make sense of it all so that our health system stays strong, transparent and trustworthy?
This is our Audit & Compliance department’s time to shine. This intelligent, fast-acting group of compliance specialists and analytics, coding and internal auditors and audit managers, billing compliance coordinators, special investigators, oversight coordinators and more help bridge the gap between ethical practices and the constant demands of a large health system like Renown. Although their work often takes place behind the scenes, the impact of this team can be felt throughout every corner of our network.
Paid CNA Apprenticeship: 7 Ways to Launch Your Career
Are you considering a career in healthcare but unsure where to start? Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) offers an accessible entry into healthcare while rewarding your professional and personal life. CNAs play an important role in healthcare teams, providing essential patient care to our community. Whether you're just starting your professional journey or thinking about a change, CNA certification gives you the opportunity to establish a long-term career in just a few months and best of all, Renown pays you to earn while you learn. Discover the seven reasons why becoming a CNA could be your ideal path to a fulfilling healthcare career.
