Kacey Noel Gunter
Pineville,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse seeking a full time position at Louisiana State University at Alexandria for the position of Nursing Learning Resource Coordinator. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience offering proven skills in direct patient care and managing indirect patient care. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care, emergency response, and working with interdisciplinary teams. High productivity with efficiency in task completion. Passionate about delivering quality care, education, and facilitating efficient healthcare coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patients' health needs and developed personalized care strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary to ensure compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available resources.
- Documented patient interactions and maintained accurate medical records in systems.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system effectively.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Pineville, LA
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications and monitored effects on patients at Central Louisiana State Hospital.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs and progress.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
PACU Registered Nurse
St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with medical team to develop patient care plans for recovery.
- Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia recovery to ensure safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and managed IV lines as directed by physicians.
- Assisted in managing PACU workflow to ensure timely patient transitions.
- Documented patient assessments and responses in electronic health records accurately.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, providing compassionate care during recovery process.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses, and needs.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
- Managed emergency situations such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
On Call Hospice Registered Nurse
Heart of Hospice
Alexandria, LA
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided compassionate patient care in hospice settings for terminally ill individuals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and emotional support resources.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and dieticians on behalf of hospice patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition and other health related issues.
- Performed physical assessments including wound care, skin integrity checks, catheter changes and care, IV therapy administration and other clinical skills as needed.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls regarding symptom management or emergency situations.
- Educated family members about end of life care options for the patient.
NICU Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, LA
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Provided specialized care to critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU in high-acuity setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated families on neonatal care and supported them through emotional challenges.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment for diagnostics and treatment of neonatal patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
ER Registered Nurse
St Frances Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Assisted in emergency procedures and crisis interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and recovery processes.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
LSUA
Alexandria, La05.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
LSUA
Alexandria, La05.2013
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Acute care expertise
- Neonatal and Pediatric experience
- Patient Safety
- Care activities prioritization
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
- Care team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Resource identification
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
Licensurescertifications
- 05/2013 - present Registered Nurse, Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Affiliations
- 10/14 - present Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member
- 09/14 - present American Nurses Association, Member
- 09/14 - present Louisiana State Nurses Association, Member
References
Shawna Sibley
Previous Administrator at Heart of Hospice
(318) 955-6153
Merisha Aday
Previous Nurse Supervisor at Central State Hospital
(318) 715-3373
Erika Dorothy
Current coworker in RRMC CM department
(228) 697-8017
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Rapides Regional Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Central Louisiana State Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2021
PACU Registered Nurse
St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2020
On Call Hospice Registered Nurse
Heart of Hospice
07.2018 - 10.2019
NICU Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 07.2018
ER Registered Nurse
St Frances Cabrini Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
LSUA
Associate Degree - Nursing
LSUA