Chessy Fahey, RN BSN
Clinical Coordinator
Shenandoah,IA
Summary
Results-driven proactive Clinical Coordinator who works with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient care and outcomes. Organized with excellent scheduling, coordination, infection control practices, and documentation talents. Skilled at admitting patients, managing patient services, providing thorough reports and ensuring patient satisfaction. Detail and patient-oriented with proficiency in handling emergency situations. Committed to ensuring staff is compliant with all safety and health standards and protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita
Shenandoah, Iowa
09.2015 - Current
- Supervise and manage daily activities of clinical team consisting of nurses and support staff.
- Create monthly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Monitor, analyze and correct staff performance and work with facility administrator to raise standards of practice.
- Coordinate, monitor, assign and document patient and clinical care activities.
- Assess anemia lab metrics and adjust Epogen and Venofer doses according to protocols.
- Implement quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Manage various medications and treatments, which include hemodialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion, and intramuscular injections.
- Maximize team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to their nephrologist.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Adhere to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enact prescribed treatment strategies.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Vaccinate patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Sustain quality standards by performing monthly medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Lead team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Explain course of care, dialysis treatment, and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Lead region 3 of DaVita in fluid management as Fluid Advisor.
- Lead region 3 of DaVita in infection prevention as Infection Control Manager.
RN Charge Nurse
Five Star Senior Living
Clarinda, Iowa
12.2005 - 06.2017
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Tested glucose and administered insulin injections as required. Administered PO medications to as many as 30 residents in timely manner, per state regulations.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Often commended for maintaining safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Supervised CNAs and delegated tasks.
- Obtained and processed physician's orders.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Case Manager
Angmar Medical Holdings
Shenandoah, Iowa
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Case managed up to 90 patients as only Registered nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE 08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Clarinda, Iowa 08.2009 - 05.2011
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Iowa Western Community College
Clarinda, Iowa 08.2008 - 05.2009
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE 08.2007 - 05.2008
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Iowa Western Community College
Clarinda, Iowa 08.2006 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Clarinda Senior High
Clarinda, Iowa 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient education
Patient care planning
Physical assessments
Staff Scheduling
Process improvements
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Dialysis treatment
Diabetes and nutrition education
Infection control standards
Staff supervision
Lab result interpretation
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
08.2017 - 08.2019
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita
09.2015 - Current
RN Case Manager
Angmar Medical Holdings
08.2011 - 11.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
08.2009 - 05.2011
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Iowa Western Community College
08.2008 - 05.2009
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
08.2007 - 05.2008
No Degree - Nursing Prerequisites
Iowa Western Community College
08.2006 - 05.2007
RN Charge Nurse
Five Star Senior Living
12.2005 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Clarinda Senior High
08.2003 - 05.2007