Denna Hampton
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Mosaic Life Care
Saint Joseph, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
Kansas City, Missouri
11.2010 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to doctors, nurse practitioners and case managers.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal hospice care.
- Administered medication for symptom management and pain control.
- Counseled patients and support system members to offer emotional support and recommend resources such as community services.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
Kansas City, Missouri
11.2010 - Current
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Administered prescribed medications and gave continuous care, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Intake Specialist
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
Kansas City, Missouri
11.2010 - Current
- Answered and logged incoming inquiries via phone, fax and email.
- Issued, gathered and inspected intake forms to confirm correct signatures and information.
- Made outbound calls to providers to obtain information necessary to create or update authorization.
- Verified insurance eligibility, benefits and patient liabilities for defined services.
- Received inbound calls to obtain clinical information from providers to create authorizations and referrals.
Education
Associate of Science - ADN Nursing
Highland Community College Technical Center
Atchison, KS08.2023
Practical Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northland Career Center
06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Park University
Kansas City, MO12.1999
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Educating Families
- Patient Triaging
- Patient Care
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Intake
- Patient Management
- Inpatient Care
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Mosaic Life Care
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2010 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Triage
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2010 - Current
Intake Specialist
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
11.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - ADN Nursing
Highland Community College Technical Center
Practical Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northland Career Center
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Park University