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Heather Kitchen

Whitehouse,TX

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 19 years of experience and a proven knowledge of customer service, case management, home health and acute care facility. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Registered Nurse role at your company.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Christus Health Northpark Endoscopy Center
Tyler, TX
05.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Encompass Home Health & Hospice
Tyler, TX
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Inpatient Hospital
Tyler, TX
02.2016 - 08.2020
  • Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
  • Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
  • Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
  • Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
  • Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.

Registered Nurse

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
05.2009 - 02.2016
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Worked in a charge nurse role over a 37-bed stroke and neuroscience unit that provided telemetry and epilepsy monitoring and housed medical/surgical overflow, provided daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
08.2005 - 05.2009
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
05.2009

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
2005

Skills

  • Managed and coordinated care focusing on patient assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration with MD, referral coordination at discharge
  • Exhibited critical thinking while being a patient advocate and following Medicare guidelines during admission in a acute rehabilitation facility
  • Development and periodic revision of a specific care plan based on the information collected through an assessment or reassessment, that specifies the goals and actions to address the medical, social, educational, and other services needed by the patient

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- 2009
  • Accredited Case Manager- 2019
  • Basic Life Support- 2019

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Christus Health Northpark Endoscopy Center
05.2021 - Current

Home Health Registered Nurse

Encompass Home Health & Hospice
09.2020 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Inpatient Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
05.2009 - 02.2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
08.2005 - 05.2009

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Tyler Junior College

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Tyler Junior College

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