DOROTHY KERR
Middletown,DE
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience. Handles patient case files to identify home infusion needs, prepare necessary medications and equipment for home visits and administer treatments. Dedicated professional helping patients achieve health from comfort of homes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Option Care Health
05.2018 - Current
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Managed hundreds of different disease processes.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 30 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles
Infection Prevention Nurse
Union Hospital of Cecil County
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines
- Revised polices and procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations
- Contributed to and participated in community education projects to foster widespread understanding of the prevention and treatment of illnesses
- Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families
- Effectively served as advisory resource by providing patient/family experience expertise
- Planned and organized staff development and orientation programs for nursing services
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
Critical Care Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
02.2007 - 07.2014
- Managed critically ill patients as part of coordinated team effort
- Infusion of many Class C medications as well as TPN, Blood products and other medications
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Incorporated evidence based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families
- Mentored inexperienced staff to expand their knowledge base
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Dover, DE12.2006
Skills
- Infection Control
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Case Management
- Student Precepting
- Care Plan Implementation
- Support and Education
- Patient Observation
- IV Infusion Treatments
- Documentation
Affiliations
Infusion Nurses Society
Awarded Fabry Caregiver Award 2021
My patient with Fabry nominated me for the award and wrote a letter stating my care for her. I won the award from the Fabry Support & Information Group. It was presented at the annual conference.
Additional Information
Life Member of Christiana Volunteer Fire Company
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Option Care Health
05.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
06.2017 - 05.2018
Infection Prevention Nurse
Union Hospital of Cecil County
07.2014 - 04.2017
Critical Care Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
02.2007 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College