JAIME Kulow
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Installation Consultant
self employed
05.2019 - Current
- Art placement by architectural plan
- Art placement without architectural plan
- Adjustments to art placement due to wall/art size or signage issues
- Identify groupings and art themes and placing art accordingly while also considering carpet, wall colors and accessories
- Use of medical knowledge to assist with art placement
- Assist with installation
- Repairing art and fabrication modifications as needed
- Interact with clients and designers in a professional manner to keep them informed and satisfied with the installation
- Provided excellent service and attention when dealing with customers face-to-face or over the phone
- Increased customer satisfaction by coming up with new ways to solve problems
- Developed a reputation for punctuality and hard work
- Worked with others to brainstorm new installation possibilities
- Assisted in the development of new installation strategies, contributing innovative ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing installation projects from start to finish.
Charge Nurse
Rehab Center and Memory Care at Bristol
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Assessed patients' treatment progress and communicated my findings to the on-call physician in order to maintain or adjust prescribed care
- Interacted with patients and loved ones in a professional manner, kept them informed, and advocated for their care plans
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Calmly and effectively prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs
- Met with patients to discuss health maintenance and disease prevention and to distribute information
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses
- Provided appropriate clinical and personal assistance in response to patient requests
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to improve performance and safety
- Had a thorough understanding of each patient's treatment plan
- Gave medications and treatments to patients as directed by the doctor, and I was responsible for an accurate narcotic count at the end of each shift
- Was in charge of wound care, medications, and any other treatments that were required
- By strategically organizing and delegating tasks, I was able to effectively address rapid response situations
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery goals
- Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor
- Collaborated with families, caregivers, and patients to find the best treatment, diagnosis, and prevention options
- Was in charge of overseeing nursing care, including process evaluation and implementation
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, identifying changes in health status to initiate prompt care adjustments.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Clinical Nurse Manager/ Wound Care Nurse
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
02.2013 - 02.2019
- Did rounds with physicians, advising them on their patients' conditions and assisting in the coordination of diagnostic testing and follow-up appointments in order to achieve the best possible results for the patients
- Documented all aspects of care according to facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to maintain continuity of care
- Provided comprehensive care to patients in rehabilitative unit, including wound care, ostomy care and enteral feeding
- Encouraged patient self-advocacy in family relationships and during treatment plans
- Orchestrated and directed care services to achieve the best possible health outcomes
- Started a care plan and put it into action, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological medications
- Implemented initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration, and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals
- Educated patients and their families about treatment, expected outcomes, and discharge instructions, as well as serving as a resource for patients and their families to help them recover
- Handled behavioral and medical emergencies
- Looked for ways to improve patient care, outcomes, and the performance of nursing staff
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and emotional needs during planning
- Went over charts once a week to make sure they were in good shape
- Was always on the lookout for new ways to improve patient care, outcomes, and nursing staff performance
- Worked with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to keep patient flows moving
- Worked well with department managers to quickly resolve issues and improve services
- Provided comprehensive care to patients, including wound care, ostomy care, and enteral feeding in the rehabilitative unit
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined the charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Worked with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for [Number]-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Resident at risk committee
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
02.2013 - 02.2019
- Identify residents that are nutritionally at risk due to weight loss, disease process or mental status changes and put interventions in place
- Review of all nutritional interventions for effectiveness
- Implement and review nutritional interventions for residents with wound
- To promote wound healing
- Monitor weight of all residents in the facility
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
Coordinator's Assistant
Relay for Life
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Was in charge of all tasks delegated to me, including supervision and organization of the kitchen for the annual survivor dinner
- Assisted in coordinating meetings and events by preparing materials and setting up spaces.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
State and JACO preparedness team
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Increased patient satisfaction, and staff efficiency by developing and implementing optimized performance improvement plans
- Aided in the achievement of care and facility goals by developing and implementing effective structures for tracking performance and assessing adherence to state and federal specifications
- Maintained a current understanding of emergency response guidelines from the local, state, and federal levels
- Participated in mock surveys
- Preformed weekly chart audits
- Maintained constant awareness of state and federal guidelines
- Education of staff, residents and families of state and federal guidelines
- Fluent understanding of federal and state nursing rules and guidelines
- Implemented time-saving administrative processes, allowing the team to focus more on client interactions and closing deals.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive training program for new team members, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Streamlined team communication and collaboration through the use of project management tools, resulting in increased efficiency.
Supervisor for safety and employee retention committee's
UPS
04.2001 - 03.2003
- Developed team communications and information for safety and employee retention meetings
- Collaborated with employee's to determine their needs and concerns
Education
Certification - wound and ostomy care and managment
WOCN certification program
Elizabethton, TN01.2016
Licensed practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Tennessee Technology Center Elizabwhton
Elizabethton, TN01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Practice
Mountain States Health Alliance
Johnson City, TN01.2007
Supervisors training - undefined
UPS
Louisville, KY01.2001
Certification - Medical Insurance Coding
Alliance For Business & Training
Kingsport, TN01.1999
High School - undefined
Eastern High School
Louisville, KY01.1994
Skills
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Care plan management
- Medication distribution
- Charting and documenting
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Case management
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation
- Patient care assessment
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Rehab Center and Memory Care at Bristol
11.2020 - 06.2021
Art Installation Consultant
self employed
05.2019 - Current
Coordinator's Assistant
Relay for Life
05.2016 - 02.2019
State and JACO preparedness team
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
05.2015 - 02.2018
Clinical Nurse Manager/ Wound Care Nurse
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
02.2013 - 02.2019
Resident at risk committee
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
02.2013 - 02.2019
Supervisor for safety and employee retention committee's
UPS
04.2001 - 03.2003
Certification - wound and ostomy care and managment
WOCN certification program
Licensed practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Tennessee Technology Center Elizabwhton
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Practice
Mountain States Health Alliance
Supervisors training - undefined
UPS
Certification - Medical Insurance Coding
Alliance For Business & Training
High School - undefined
Eastern High School
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