Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

References

Timeline

Misty Larkin

Northport

Summary

Organized and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in various settings. Works effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs. Works well with diverse patient population and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgement.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

DCH Northport Medical Center

09.2023 - Current

Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.

On Call RN

DCH Health System-Home Health

06.2021 - 09.2023

Conduct patient admissions and discharges as assigned and completed assessments and reassessments to support care continuum.
Travel to patient home and facilities to review, set-up and administer medications within established plan of care.
Document visit notes, treatments and care in consultation with interdisciplinary team to confirm complete and accurate physician orders that covered care and visits provided.
Exercise good nursing judgment in addressing symptoms and concerns, re-educating and assessing patient condition to deliver quality patient care.
Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Audit charts to ensure staff members are meeting expected standards.
Triage in-coming after hours calls and then use clinical judgement to determine the best treatment of choice.
Communicate with physicians routinely.
Management of PEG tubes and tracheostomy tubes.

Transition Navigator /Marketer

Encompass Hospice

11.2020 - 06.2021

Designed and implemented advertising and public relations activities.
Integrated clinical guidelines and protocols int he execution of transitional care services
Assessed patients at bedside to help facilitate their transition into hospice care.
Worked closely with physicians and case managers daily to provide the smoothest transition for the patient.
Daily visits to physician offices, skilled nurse facilities and hospitals to educate on hospice services and help improve understanding of services offered.
Participated in weekly and monthly sales meetings

Well Baby Nursery Staff Nurse

DCH Regional

04.2020 - 11.2020

Provide nursing care of well newborns including assessment, medication administration and family teaching
Assist physicians with treatment procedures
Coordination of admission, transfer and discharge of newborn

Home Health/Hospice Case Manager, Triage/On-Call

Encompass Home Health & Hospice

04.2017 - 04.2020

Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice and home health patient while following physician instructions.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.

Staff RN

Cardiology Associates Of West Alabama

12.2013 - 04.2017

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered Cardiac Stress testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans.
Updated patient charts using eClinicalWorks with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.

Charge Nurse- Acute Cardiac Care Unit

DCH Health System

06.2003 - 12.2013

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by managing PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest-Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals

Phil Campbell, AL

05.2003

Associate of Arts -

Bevill State Community College

Fayette, AL

05.2000

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Multitasking ability and detail oriented
Accurate charting and clinical documentation
Outstanding time management skills

HIPPA education
Strong organization and leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Conflict resolution skills

References

Missy Booth

Tuscaloosa County School Nurse

Northside High School

205-292-7928

Britni Nicholson