Carmen S. Kurtz-Brock
Florissant,MO
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
John Cochran VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Manage the day-to-day needs of the acutely ill and stable patient population with spinal cord injuries/disorders.
- Medication administration and documentation
- Provide health promotion, education, support, and self-determination for Veterans and caregivers.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary SCI/Medical team
- Application of principles of rehabilitation of nursing care to promote the highest level of individual functional independence
- Adhere to established safety practices, delegating and guiding assistive personnel, support process, and quality improvement initiatives on the unit and across the organization
Director of Nurses
West County Care Center
Winchester, MO
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Directed, oversaw, and evaluated all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN, etc.)
- Assisted with Organizing and coordinating admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
- Resolved issues and deficiencies when needed
- Managed record-keeping procedures
- Collaborated with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Reported to upper management
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, evaluations, and constructive feedback sessions.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and developing comprehensive care plans.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Received admissions and transfers to the unit
- Perform initial and ongoing systemic patient assessment
- Perform timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
- Interpret assessment/diagnostic data, including labs and telemetry
- Ensure medical orders are transcribed and accurately processed
- Competent in Rapid Response and code events
- Promote continuous quality improvement
- Provide patient and family instruction and counseling.
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
PAM Health, St. Luke's Rehabilitation
Chesterfield, MO
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Admission Data Collection and Assessment
- Assessed planned, monitored, and coordinated plan of care from pre-admission to community re-entry through the implementation of case management standards and processes
- Prognosis, and the proposed treatment plan
- Promote and utilize the appropriate level of patient care and refer to other facilities as needed
- Responsible for the interdisciplinary coordination of care for a designated patient population
- Performed reviews of all inpatient admission records to ensure proper utilization of hospital resources and determination of admission for the appropriate level team to facilitate achievement of desired financial and quality outcome
- Performed other related duties as assigned or requested
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Missouri Veterans Commission
Lois, MO
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Supervised staff of 25 – 50 personnel consisting of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and non-medical personnel
- I liaised with veterans and their families to advise them on health care and their psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs to ensure the highest level of care is provided
- Supervised and assisted unit nurses and staff members in planning, evaluating, and implementing care for patients assigned to their units
- Insured that volunteers were adequately trained as to their duties in their assigned patient care units
- Recorded daily and monthly audits
- Ensured the safekeeping of patient records was accessed and handled under the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act, and HIPAA.
Registered Nurse Care Manager, •Case
New Frontier Home Health
Florissant, MO
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Manager for in-home nursing care for 6 to 7 homes
- Assed, planned, coordinated, monitored, educated, and implemented care plans per clients' needs
- Assisted in scheduling follow-up visits with medical care providers and obtaining healthcare resources as needed
- Adhered to policies and procedures according to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, and the Centers for Disease Control
- Filled weekly medication planner and ensured continuous education on the proper use and side effects of medications
- Responsible for documenting weekly, monthly, and semi-annual nurses’ assessments.
Registered Nurse, •Team Leader
Saint Louis Public Schools
Saint Louis, MO
12.2004 - 04.2016
- For 22 schools and provided coverage for 8 to 10 nurses as needed
- Coordinated in-services for administrative personnel; assisted with implementing training and hiring of new nurses and their professional development
- Engaged in interdisciplinary meetings to determine and provide case management for the eligibility of children with special educational, medical, mental, and physical needs
- Acted as community health resource regarding specialized health issues in school activities and verified student eligibility to enroll and attend school upon immunization verification
- Conducted workshop training and education for staff, parents, and students on health education and health promotional topics.
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO
09.2001 - 12.2012
- Sub-Acute
- Performed professional nursing patient care such as phlebotomy, wound care, ostomy and tracheotomy care, and NG tube insertion
- Administered Foley catheter and administered oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intra-muscular medications
- Initiated plan of care to designated groups of patients and referred patients to appropriate disciplines for a higher level of care
- Insured state and federal guidelines regarding JCAHO, CMS funding, and other vendor policies and procedures were followed.
Public Health Nurse
Saint Louis Department of Health
Saint Louis, MO
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Lindenwood University
2015
Basic Life Support 2022-2024 and ACLS 2022– 2024Instructor/Examiner: Certified Medication Technician - undefined
2012
Level 1 Medication (L1MA), Insulin Certification – - undefined
2000
Instructor: Level 1 Medication Aide, Insulin Certification – - undefined
2000
Instructor/Examiner: Certified Nursing Assistant – - undefined
2000
Bachelor of Arts Healthcare - Management
Lindenwood University
1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
1994
FEMA/National Incident Management System (NIMS) - undefined
Skills
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Resource Allocation
- HIPAA Education
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
John Cochran VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Director of Nurses
West County Care Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
PAM Health, St. Luke's Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Missouri Veterans Commission
07.2018 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Care Manager, •Case
New Frontier Home Health
01.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, •Team Leader
Saint Louis Public Schools
12.2004 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
09.2001 - 12.2012
Public Health Nurse
Saint Louis Department of Health
01.1998 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
Lindenwood University
Basic Life Support 2022-2024 and ACLS 2022– 2024Instructor/Examiner: Certified Medication Technician - undefined
Level 1 Medication (L1MA), Insulin Certification – - undefined
Instructor: Level 1 Medication Aide, Insulin Certification – - undefined
Instructor/Examiner: Certified Nursing Assistant – - undefined
Bachelor of Arts Healthcare - Management
Lindenwood University
Associate of Science - Nursing
FEMA/National Incident Management System (NIMS) - undefined
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