KELLIE SCHEINOST
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Registered Nurse-Covid 19 Antibodies Infusions
Matrix Medical Network
Nation Wide
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
PRN Covid Testing and Vaccine Nurse
Matrix Medical Network
Nation Wide , United States
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Clinical lead for mass Covid 19 testing and vaccinations
- Traveled throughout USA for Covid 19 testing, vaccinations, and Monoclonal antibody contracts
- Rapid antigen testing knowledge as well as PCR testing
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Associate Nursing Director
One World Community Health Center
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for managing the overall operation of nursing care and patient support activities in the satellite clinics
- Planned, organized and directed the administration of patient care based on these objectives as well as established goals, standards, policies and procedures of the clinics
- Ensured all federal and state regulations were followed in the provision of care
- Worked with the Nursing Director and Medical Director to put Performance Improvement Plans in place, then monitored those plans for compliance
- Worked with the satellite Clinic Nurse Managers to provide and/or coordinate the on-going training
- Recommended the appointment of personnel; recommended discipline; implemented discipline procedures as directed; maintained discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department
- Represented the organization to outside agencies and organizations as appropriate; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees as appropriate; provides technical assistance as appropriate
- Aligned program resources with patient care strategies through innovative and strategic goals designed to grow business.
- Studied TJC, DPH and HRSA activity to remain knowledgeable about changes in standards and update practices to reflect changes.
- Evaluated and synthesized data, articulated trends and made data-based recommendations for changes and new strategic direction.
- Developed nurse management staff to meet maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Nursing Director/Quality improvement Coordinator
All Care Health Center
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Responsible for managing the overall operation of clinical activities
- Planned, organized and directed administration of patient care based on established goals and objectives, standards, policies and procedures of the health center
- Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources
- Directed activities of supervised staff as they provide day -to-day supervision of medical support staff, developing work schedules including leave, matching staffing to provider schedules and coordinating these schedules with the Medical Director
- Communicated both orally and in writing to staff and administration, identifying problems and offering solutions
- Provided chronic health disease education to patients
- Implemented efficiency/guidelines for patient care in regards to the call backs, emails, Team huddles, enforcing attendance policy, completing daily task within job duties, and utilizing a team work approach to complete our task
- Aided in the passing of Joint Commission with newly implemented infection control standards and guidelines and revision of numerous policies
- Oversaw the processes of the school based clinic and the Homeless Clinic alongside the Medical Director
- Participated in numerous committees to include Quality improvement, Performance improvement, Iowa Health Plus initiatives
- Oversaw the structure of the our Adolescent Assessment in collaboration with our local Primary Care association
- Lead and oversaw the compliance and coordination of the Quality Improvement and process activities of the health center
- Maintained compliance standards for numerous entities to include JACHO, HRSA, HEDIS, and Iowa PCA
- Developed and maintained records of policies, procedures and best practices to support continuous improvement.
- Implemented best practice policies for patient education and patient and staff safety.
- Established and maintained quality standards for diagnosis, medical treatment and infection control to improve clinical services.
- Oversaw medical staff functions such as annual competency for team of 18 staff.
Infection Control Nurse
Glenwood Resource Center
Glenwood , Iowa
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Initiated the implementation of our wound care software that tracks all pressure sores on campus Maintains records and follows up with all wounds and skin breakdown on campus
- Recommended treatment for all wounds on campus with the guidance of the primary physician
- Collected monthly data on all infections and presented to the interdisciplinary team for review
- Present the PDSA report Quarterly to the Medical, Management, and Supervisory team with analysis of the infections and progress of treatments and supports put into place
- Assessed and recommend treatments with collaboration of the physician's for wound's on campus
- Initiated and completed wound formulary for guidance and implementation of wound care for the facility
- Obtained lab samples utilizing phlebotomy skills on clients at Glenwood Resource Center
- Maintained up to date training for new employees in regards to peri care, infection control, pressure sore prevention and catheter care
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Joint Commission, State of Iowa and Department of Inspections and Appeals
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, Float Pool
CHI Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs, Iowa
01.2005 - 10.2008
- Assessed patient status with patient/family input and identified age appropriate care nee ds/problems that includes bio-physical, psycho-social, spiritual, environmental, self-care, and educational needs and served to focus the provision of nursing care at admission, transfer, and discharge
- Utilized professional skills and judgment in prescribing, delegating and coordinating the p lan of care: included appropriate resources to manage patient care path
- Administered medications and treatments according to nursing policy Guided and directed professional and nonprofessional personnel in the delivery of patient care, evaluates patient care effectiveness, modified the plan of care according to age appropriate patient nursing policy
- Implemented care for up to 6 patients on one unit Interacted with many departments (PT, OT, Lab, X-ray, ect.) in regards to patient care
- Assessed patient conditions and advised change in status
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with PCP's Nurses, Radiology and other clinical teams to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Compliance and Quality Manager
Charles Drew Health Center
Omaha, Nebraska
06.2018 - Current
- Oversees and monitor’s development and implementation of the organization’s compliance and risk management program.
- Implemented and vetted CBT, Compliance and risk management platform for the organization (Compliatric)-
- Maintains and trains on all aspects of our EMR (Next Gen) for the organization and oncoming staff
- Identified methods, such as conducting periodic audits, mock tracers and developing effective lines of communication on compliance issues and preparing written practice standards to reduce the Health Center’s vulnerability and risk.
- Co-chair's Joint Commission committee, Performance Improvement committee, Infection Control Committee and serves as Joint Commission Administrator.
- Lead the organization to full accreditation after pre-denial of accreditation in 2018 as well as 2021 with other leaders of our organization
- Assisted in full accreditation with our HRSA OSV site visit
- Supervise Health Information staff, PI coordinator, and screening staff.
- Oversees HEIDIS project that requires pulling of 700+ records based on credentials from managed care companies
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Liaised with COO to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05.2005
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Assignments
- Accurate Documentation
- Operational Standards
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunization Administration
- Communicable Diseases
Certification
- Licensed Multi State-Iowa Registered Nurse - Expires January 2023 119150
- Basic Life Support-Expires 9/2023
Timeline
PRN Registered Nurse-Covid 19 Antibodies Infusions
Matrix Medical Network
05.2020 - Current
PRN Covid Testing and Vaccine Nurse
Matrix Medical Network
05.2020 - 03.2022
Compliance and Quality Manager
Charles Drew Health Center
06.2018 - Current
Associate Nursing Director
One World Community Health Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
Nursing Director/Quality improvement Coordinator
All Care Health Center
10.2013 - 05.2017
Infection Control Nurse
Glenwood Resource Center
10.2008 - 10.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, Float Pool
CHI Mercy Hospital
01.2005 - 10.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Buena Vista University
- Licensed Multi State-Iowa Registered Nurse - Expires January 2023 119150
- Basic Life Support-Expires 9/2023
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