Jodi Kmett
Saint Peter,MN
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Mayo Clinic Health System, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in patient advocacy, pain management, and team leadership, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and fostering empathetic caregiver-patient relationships. Mentored new staff, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to best practices.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Hospice Case Manager
Mayo Clinic Health System
Mankato, MN
06.2003 - Current
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and complexity, ensuring all patients received appropriate attention.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and preferences throughout the end-of-life care process, promoting dignity and autonomy.
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns or conflicts surrounding end-of-life decisions, promoting open dialogue among loved ones during challenging times.
- Mentored new hospice case managers, sharing insights and best practices to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Implemented creative pain management strategies tailored to individual patient needs, alleviating discomfort while minimizing side effects from medications.
- Developed individualized patient care plans, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
RN Supervisor/ RN Triage
Mayo Clinic Health System-St. Peter Clinic
Saint Peter, MN
06.1997 - 06.2003
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
RN, Medical-Surgical/ Charge Nurse/ ER Registered Nurse
St. Peter Community Hospital
Saint Peter, MN
01.1993 - 06.1997
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Charge Nurse/Orthopedic/Microvascular Floor
North Memorial Medical Center
Robbinsdale, MN
06.1987 - 11.1992
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Center, MN05.1987
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Community health
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
Timeline
RN Hospice Case Manager
Mayo Clinic Health System
06.2003 - Current
RN Supervisor/ RN Triage
Mayo Clinic Health System-St. Peter Clinic
06.1997 - 06.2003
RN, Medical-Surgical/ Charge Nurse/ ER Registered Nurse
St. Peter Community Hospital
01.1993 - 06.1997
RN Charge Nurse/Orthopedic/Microvascular Floor
North Memorial Medical Center
06.1987 - 11.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Mankato
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College