Dynamic, results-oriented RN with extensive experience at Kansas City VA Medical Center, specializing in case management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Based Primary Care RNCM-RN III
Kansas City VA Medical Center
02.2015 - Current
Demonstrates leadership, experience, and a creative approach to the management of complex HBPC patients.
Case management, assessment, triage, veteran education, resource coordination, medication and treatment coordination, and care planning for a caseload of 30-35 patients.
Plans and delivers technically competent care in the homes of veterans with complex needs, including health promotion, health prevention, geriatric care, primary care, and palliative care.
Utilizes interventions that maximize health capabilities and reduce unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits.
Works closely and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, which include a Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, registered dietitians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Demonstrates performance and leadership that are broad enough to improve the career of the HBPC program and facility.
Provides peers with formal and informal, constructive feedback for improvement.
Supports colleagues and their nurses through HBPC knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
Registered Nurse II
Saint Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City, USA
06.2010 - 02.2015
Company Overview: Kansas City, MO.
Provide care and education to pre- and post-cardiac and liver transplant patients.
Manage heart failure patients using a variety of methods, including IV diuretics, IV inotropes, and ultrafiltration.
Care for patients with left ventricular assist devices and bi-ventricular assist devices.
Assume care of patients with temporary pacemakers and chest tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
Kansas City, MO
05.2011
Bachelor of Communications - Theory and Human Relations
Park University
Parkville, MO
05.2007
Skills
Case management
Patient assessment
Medication coordination
Care planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Health education
Continuous Improvement Projects
Unit Based Council
Falls Committee
Staff and nursing intern trainer
Helped create a Mobile Food Pantry
COVID vaccine champion
Worked with DM clinic and pharmacy to utilize Continuous Glucose Monitors for the benefit of HBPC patients
Patient Satisfaction Committee
Timeline
Home Based Primary Care RNCM-RN III
Kansas City VA Medical Center
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse II
Saint Luke’s Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Communications - Theory and Human Relations
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