Elizabeth Richardson
Alexandria,KY
Summary
Dedicated Public Health Nurse with 4 years of experience at the Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department, currently serving as a Clinic RN II. Proven track record in delivering high-quality nursing services, complex case management, and community outreach while maintaining strict adherence to AR and CSG protocols. Experienced in mentoring nursing students and onboarding new staff, with a strong focus on Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of NKY Health operations to contribute as a Clinical Supervisor, ensuring the delivery of high-quality public health services and fostering a culture of excellence within the clinical team."
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinin RN II
Boone County Health Center
11.2022 - Current
- Clinical Service & Compliance: Deliver comprehensive public health nursing services—including health assessments, screenings, and care planning—in strict compliance with the Administrative Reference (AR), Clinical Services Guide (CSG), and WIC/Nutrition program manuals to ensure quality care and regulatory adherence.
- Program Coordination: Spearhead the coordination and implementation of offsite clinic programs and community outreach initiatives, managing logistics to expand access to essential health services for the Northern Kentucky community.
- Complex Case Management: Oversee and execute complex case management duties, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to coordinate comprehensive care plans and maintain continuity of services for diverse populations.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Serve as a preceptor and mentor for nursing students and new staff, fostering a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and operational excellence through hands-on training, onboarding, and clinical guidance.
- Operational Excellence: Utilize business technology and digital charting systems to maintain accurate documentation, analyze program data, and report outcomes, ensuring high-level accuracy and confidentiality in all health records.
Classification Nurse/Detox Champion
Naphcare, Inc.
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Streamlined intake and assessment processes by executing high-volume physical, detox, and TB screenings; ensured accurate facility placement and immediate continuity of care through rigorous mental health and clinical risk evaluations.
- Facilitated equitable healthcare access by educating patients on complex facility medical systems—including sick call and grievance procedures—improving health literacy and reducing barriers to essential medical services.
- Coordinated emergency response readiness by developing and communicating clear intervention protocols, ensuring the entire clinical team could execute timely, life-saving medical care in high-pressure situations.
- Spearheaded staff development initiatives by facilitating monthly clinical training sessions focused on substance use disorder management, standardizing detox check procedures, and reinforcing best practices.
- Cultivated a culture of clinical safety by leading interdisciplinary discussions on patient wellness; effectively mentored staff on the critical role of protocol adherence in preventing adverse clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership in process improvement by translating complex clinical guidelines into actionable training materials, ensuring staff proficiency in critical monitoring and safety checks.
Correctional Nurse
Southern Health Partners, Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed a recurring clinical caseload of 20–30 high-acuity inmates weekly, conducting mental health evaluations, facilitating counseling sessions, and developing tailored coping strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams to optimize medication efficacy and treatment plans, ensuring patients received holistic care and consistent follow-up monitoring.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by proactively recommending medication adjustments to physicians based on patient response, symptom management, and observed behavioral changes.
- Led rapid triage and acute care stabilization for injuries and illnesses in a high-density, close-quarters environment; effectively minimized risk and maintained operational continuity for the facility.
- Developed and executed infection control protocols during public health challenges (e.g., managing contagious outbreaks like influenza and gastrointestinal bugs), mitigating spread within high-traffic areas.
- Championed patient health literacy by educating individuals on complex prognosis and treatment plans, empowering patients to participate in their own care planning.
- Acted as a clinical advocate for vulnerable populations, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate intervention in an environment where safety and clinical stability are paramount
Surgical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained high standards of clinical documentation and care compliance, ensuring 100% accuracy in nursing assessments, medication administration records, and discharge instructions to support quality audit readiness.
- Championed positive patient outcomes by skillfully executing invasive and non-invasive procedures (e.g., surgical assistance, suture removal, sterile wound care), consistently meeting infection control and safety benchmarks.
- Educated patients on long-term wellness, translating complex medical information into actionable guidance on skin health and post-treatment management to improve patient compliance and health literacy
- Optimized clinic throughput by assessing patient needs in real-time, prioritizing treatment acuity, and managing staff workflow to maintain patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Upheld financial and administrative integrity by overseeing account reconciliations and resolving billing/documentation variances, demonstrating attention to detail and accountability for clinic resources.
- Collaborated with surgical and clinical teams to standardize sterile procedures and procedural assistance, ensuring consistent, high-quality care delivery across the patient population.
Floor Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Directed Quality Assurance (QA) initiatives by performing daily clinical audits and chart reconciliations, ensuring documentation accuracy and alignment with institutional "measurable targets."
- Enforced protocol fidelity by maintaining strict compliance with physician-led treatment frameworks, ensuring all therapeutic interventions and medication administration met rigorous clinical standards.
- Spearheaded clinical data integrity through consistent chart checks and reconciliation processes, ensuring that patient health records served as accurate foundations for effective, long-term treatment planning.
- Optimized operational flow by proactively identifying and resolving barriers to care—such as discharge delays and equipment unavailability—ensuring seamless service delivery and minimal patient disruption.
- Managed rapid-response decision-making by partnering with physicians to swiftly evaluate complex cases and determine optimal intervention strategies during rapidly evolving health crises.
- Facilitated high-level care coordination across a diverse patient population (ages 6–80), providing direct stabilization and defining actionable next steps to ensure continuity of care.
- Drove patient education strategies by developing and delivering comprehensive training protocols for families and caregivers, empowering them to manage essential care plans confidently at home.
- Synthesized complex laboratory and clinical data to facilitate informed care decisions, ensuring all specimens were handled, processed, and documented to support timely diagnostics and treatment outcomes.
Director of Nursing
Recovery Works
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Directed clinical operations for a multidisciplinary team of 15+ staff; optimized daily productivity through proactive schedule management, gap mitigation, and ongoing mentorship to ensure consistent, high-quality service coverage.
- Led full-cycle recruitment and development for medical staff, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding; facilitated comprehensive training programs to ensure staff proficiency and professional growth.
- Cultivated a high-performance clinic culture by fostering team collaboration, boosting staff morale, and resolving operational disruptions (e.g., equipment shortages, workflow bottlenecks) to ensure seamless patient care.
- Championed regulatory readiness and compliance by serving as the Director of the Health and Safety Committee and facilitating facility-wide preparations for 2019 CARF accreditation; educated staff on CARF-required protocols and quality best practices.
- Optimized organizational performance as a member of the leadership team, actively contributing to strategic planning, clinical documentation improvements, and the refinement of treatment planning frameworks.
- Modernized clinical service delivery by implementing advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., Fentanyl testing protocols) and forging strategic vendor alliances to improve product reliability and cost-efficiency.
- Provided expert clinical oversight for substance use disorder (SUD) programs, including Vivitrol treatment coordination, prior authorization management, and rigorous toxicology screening interpretation to guide critical clinical decisions.
- Managed clinic-wide resource allocation, conducting monthly comprehensive inventory audits to ensure medical supply levels were sustained while maintaining cost-effective procurement practices.
- Maintained rigorous clinical data integrity, reviewing lab data and patient records daily to ensure compliance with medical necessities, therapeutic goals, and accurate documentation.
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Northern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Delivered high-acuity rehabilitative care for complex, chronic patients, managing daily medication administration, wound care, and comprehensive treatment plans for 6–7 patients per shift.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment skills by performing, interpreting, and educating patients on blood glucose levels and urinalysis results; collaborated with physicians to initiate timely interventions based on diagnostic findings.
- Championed patient safety and infection control by maintaining rigorous HIPAA compliance, monitoring fluid intake/output, and enforcing sterile wound care protocols to prevent adverse events.
- Spearheaded disease-state education programs, specifically for new diabetic patients; simplified complex diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle changes to improve patient health literacy and long-term outcomes.
- Facilitated discharge readiness by coordinating complex instructions for patients and caregivers, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home and reducing readmission risks.
- Served as the primary liaison between patients and medical providers, ensuring clear communication of treatment plans and advocating for patient needs to enhance comprehension and therapeutic alliance.
- Maintained high standards of documentation accuracy through daily chart reconciliations, ensuring clinical data remained precise for effective treatment planning and audit readiness.
- Managed high-risk medication administration, including supervised medication counts for patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), ensuring 100% compliance with clinical safety protocols.
- Provided high-quality direct care for residents requiring specialized assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring dignity, comfort, and physical stability in a rehabilitative environment.
Registered Nurse, Dosing Nurse
NKY Med Clinic
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Ensured 100% adherence to DEA protocols and state regulations by managing the end-to-end lifecycle of Methadone inventory, including procurement, secure packaging for satellite clinics, and daily reconciliation to mitigate diversion risks.
- Directed high-stakes clinical safety initiatives as an active member of the Health and Safety Committee; spearheaded the planning and execution of monthly safety drills, ensuring clinic-wide readiness for emergency response.
- Maintained rigorous clinical data integrity by overseeing toxicology screening programs and interpreting lab data to guide critical treatment decisions and SUD patient monitoring.
- Acted as the Lead Clinic Representative for community outreach, bridging the gap between NKY Med Clinic and external stakeholders (hospitals, religious organizations, public forums) to enhance community trust and support program growth.
- Led specialized clinical programming for vulnerable populations, including pregnant and post-partum clients; facilitated therapeutic groups, conducted bio-psycho-social assessments, and provided specialized counseling for VA-associated and high-acuity patients.
- Optimized interdisciplinary collaboration by working directly with physicians on physical assessments (H&Ps) and ensuring comprehensive treatment planning that integrated medication management with social and behavioral support.
- Managed critical clinic infrastructure, providing preventative maintenance and repair oversight for essential systems (e.g., methadone dispensing machines, patient signature systems) to ensure zero-disruption service delivery.
- Streamlined administrative workflows by overseeing medication requisitions, maintaining accurate patient health records, and coordinating essential patient access processes—all while maintaining the highest standard of patient confidentiality and record accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY01-2012
Skills
- Public Health Nursing: Comprehensive health assessments, evidence-based care planning, and health screening protocols
- Regulatory Adherence: Expert knowledge of the Administrative Reference (AR) and Clinical Services Guide (CSG) manuals
- Case Management: Coordination of complex care plans and interdisciplinary service integration
- Documentation & Charting: Advanced Electronic Health Record (EHR) utilization and HIPAA-compliant data management
- Team Development: Mentorship, precepting, and onboarding for new staff and nursing students
- Quality Improvement: Application of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies to improve clinic outcomes
- Operational Oversight: Clinic flow optimization, resource allocation, and maintaining continuity of services
- Communication: Interdisciplinary coordination, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) September 2012 to October 2026 KY Nursing License 1133658
- BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Clinin RN II
Boone County Health Center
11.2022 - Current
Classification Nurse/Detox Champion
Naphcare, Inc.
06.2020 - 11.2022
Correctional Nurse
Southern Health Partners, Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2020
Surgical Assistant
Dermatology Associates Of Northern Kentucky
06.2019 - 06.2020
Floor Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
11.2018 - 02.2019
Director of Nursing
Recovery Works
05.2016 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Northern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse, Dosing Nurse
NKY Med Clinic
11.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University