Hi, I’m
Kathleen D.Coleman
Rotonda West,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Seeking a position in aesthetic nursing. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with ED, Bariatric, and Quality background. A Seasoned professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Florida Department Of Health
Senior Community Health Nurse
09.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Assist physician in running and maintaining patient care and satisfaction in Family practice medicine, Family planning, Peds, SDT clinic, and Immunization
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Home Health visits
- Managed immunization campaigns, ensuring timely vaccination coverage for eligible individuals in the community.
Hurley Medical Center
Quality Assurance Nurse
01.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Coordinate and facilitate interventions to promote positive patient health care through quality management activities, according to established criteria
- Identify and assess Health Care Practitioners' performance through clinical analysis in a confidential manner, and participate in quality management and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify factors contributing to adverse events, enabling timely corrective action and reducing future risks.
- Contributed to the development of clinical pathways for common medical conditions, ensuring a standard approach to care was consistently applied across all units within the organization.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness, leading to more effective care coordination among healthcare providers.
- Developed targeted interventions to address areas of concern identified during audits, resulting in improved clinical performance.
Hurley Medical Center
Trauma Services/Injury Prevention Coordinator
10.2007 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Improve trauma care in the community through injury prevention, public education, and outcomes research
- Responsible for assessing and defining surrounding community needs for fundamental injury prevention programs
- (Research and Trauma Registries') Development of evidence based Strategic Action Plans to implement these needs.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
Hurley Medical Center
Registered Emergency Department Nurse
12.1997 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention.
- Mentored and guided new nursing staff members, offering constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and adapt to the fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
- Provided emotional support to grieving families after traumatic events or unexpected loss of loved ones while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures by providing input on best practices based on personal experience and professional expertise.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the Emergency Department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing innovative solutions to increase efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, assessments, treatments, and interventions in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
University of MichiganFlint, MI
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.1997
Certification
- BLS
Past certifications:
- ACLS
- ATLS (Instructor)
- PALS
- ATCN/TNCC Instructor
Additional Information
Excelled in early nursing career as ED extern (1995-1997) with transition to staff nurse, noted for team leadership abilities and acclamations for quality of total patient care from nurse manager and fellow employees. Continuous advancement within the organization through recognition of growth. Known as a loyal team player with an unwavering commitment to providing quality care and preventive medicine advocacy.
Past Experience
- Real Estate Sales
- Owner/Operator/Sales....Solar Business
- Owner/Operator Bar-Restaurant
- Bartending/Waitress
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Community Health Nurse
Florida Department Of Health
09.2017 - 03.2020
Quality Assurance Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2014
Trauma Services/Injury Prevention Coordinator
Hurley Medical Center
10.2007 - 03.2013
Registered Emergency Department Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
12.1997 - 08.2006
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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