Judy Kasse
New Albany,IN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kleinert Kutz Surgery Center
New Albany, IN
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Pre-op/Post-op of outpatient surgery patients.
- Pre-Surgical Testing: Performed preoperative assessments, including EKGs and lab work as indicated.
- Ensured completion of appropriate documentation in the patients EMR.
- Consulted with anesthesia doctors and surgeons relating to pre-op testing reviews.
Registered Nurse- Utilization Review
Carewise Health
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for pre-certification with providers from the following programs: Home Health, Hospice, and Long-Term Care for Kentucky Medicaid.
- Utilization review for all patients to ensure that the services provided were reasonable and necessary, in accordance with the insurance guidelines.
- Education with providers on Medicaid and InterQual criteria.
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
Jeffersonville, IN
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted with recruitment, selection, orientation and training activities for new employees.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams for complex cases.
- Supervised staff in the delivery of patient care services.
- Oversaw clinical operations and procedures while remaining current of federal and state regulations to ensure organization processes were fully compliant with new healthcare law requirements.
- Intervened on behalf of patients when necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Trained staff nurses in medical office procedures to standardize quality of care.
- Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
- Responsible for scheduling and processing of admissions, and monitoring of recertification of eligibility for hospice services.
Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Jeffersonville, IN
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs, while supporting end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Registered Nurse
Silvercrest Historic Villages
New Albany, IN
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Floyd Memorial Hospital
New Albany, IN
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on the patient's acuity level on a Progressive Care Unit.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease processes, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Admissions and Referral Coordinator
Hospice of Southern Indiana
New Albany, IN
04.2006 - 05.2011
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post-hospitalization regarding end-of-life care at home.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall well-being.
- Obtained insurance authorization through patient benefits from Medicare/Medicaid while understanding proper ICD-9 codes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech State College
Sellersburg, IN01-2002
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Discharge coordination
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Healthcare billing
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Palliative care awareness
- EMR / EHR
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication administration
- Patient discharging
- Care plan development
- Hospice and palliative care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Indiana, issued 2002, #28155803A
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kleinert Kutz Surgery Center
08.2018 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse- Utilization Review
Carewise Health
01.2017 - 02.2018
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Hospice
01.2016 - 02.2018
Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
03.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Silvercrest Historic Villages
02.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Floyd Memorial Hospital
05.2011 - 06.2013
Admissions and Referral Coordinator
Hospice of Southern Indiana
04.2006 - 05.2011
- Registered Nurse, Indiana, issued 2002, #28155803A
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Ivy Tech State College
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