Christopher Kerr

Managed care for patients with chronic illnesses, addressing complex medical needs.

• Developed individualized care plans utilizing appropriate nursing methods.
• Implemented physician recommendations to enhance inpatient and outpatient care.
• Facilitated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams for safe community transitions.
• Coordinated post-discharge activities including follow-up appointments and service referrals.
• Conducted intake assessments, gathering comprehensive case histories from patients and relatives.
• Ensured compliance with professional standards and state regulations for healthcare delivery.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies.

• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
• Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
• Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.

• Recorded patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
• Updated charts with accurate information to uphold strict recordkeeping standards.
• Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics during procedures.
• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Monitored various treatment and care interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Observed safety measures by checking medication dosages prior to patient administration.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental performance.
• Interpreted diagnostic tests to evaluate and identify patient conditions.