Kacie Murphy
Elkins,WV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lavender Fields Assisted Living
10.2021 - Current
- Rotate weeks of being On Call RN with other RN's that are employed by facility.
- Communicate with staff members regarding resident's care.
- Instruct Facility staff/AMAP's on what to do if illness or incident occurs with resident.
- Go to facility to assess patient's within 24 hours of fall or returning to facility from hospital
- Oversee AMAPs that administer medications to residents.
- Perform annual assessments and complete service plans for residents.
- Perform quarterly assessments on AMAPs/supervise passing of medications per protocols
- Follow facility protocols as needed
- Perform skilled nursing tasks as ordered (wound care, foley care, injections, etc)
- Collaborate with Residents PCP as needed
- Sign off on medications when ordered or discontinued
Registered Nurse
WV Gastroenterology And Endoscopy
06.2017 - Current
- Chronic Care Management nurse and Outpatient Clinic Nurse
- Admit patient's to outpatient setting
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Give Discharge instructions after procedure
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assist MD and CRNA during procedures
- Label specimens obtained by GI tech and put orders in computer for specimens
- Enter patient charges used for procedure
- Enter GIQuic information
- Hook patient up to telemetry to monitor vital signs during procedure
- Apply oxygen via mask or nasal cannula for procedure
- Assist with maintaining airway/suctioning when needed
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- As chronic care management nurse with company I also worked from home and implemented personalized care plans for GI patient's with chronic diseases. Collaborated with GI providers for pt refills or medications not working for pt as well as for other concerns. Scheduled/rescheduled appointments/procedures. Educated pt's on chronic diseases and plan of care as well as prep instructions for procedures. Reviewed pt's medications/allergies and completed Superbills with ICD-10 codes
Registered Nurse
TeamHealth
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Telephone Triage RN
- Accepted calls from all over the US with a compact RN License and triaged pt's using Schmitt-Thompson Guidelines
- Gave appropriate outcome for pt based off Schmitt-Thompson Guidelines (call 911, go to ED, see MD in 24 hours, home care, etc)
- Educated patients or families on guideline and how to care for complaints/symptoms
- Collaborated with on call providers or office of providers
- Obtained verbal orders to call in medications as appropriate
- Collaborated with pharmacists for medication orders
Registered Nurse
WV Caring
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Communicated with Pt's provider and Hospice director for medication orders/other orders
- Ordered appropriate DME for pt
- Performed skilled nursing tasks as needed (wound care, administering comfort medications, foley care/changes, wound vacs, pain pumps, etc)
- Collaborated with funeral home at time of death
- Provided continuous care of patient to help with families
Registered Nurse
Davis Medical Center
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
St Joesph's Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Registered Nurse
Fairmont General Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, WV05.2010
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Well Visit Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR Systems
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Home Visits
- Team Coordination
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Care Planning
- Disease Specialization
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CGRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lavender Fields Assisted Living
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
TeamHealth
10.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
WV Gastroenterology And Endoscopy
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
WV Caring
06.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Davis Medical Center
08.2012 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
St Joesph's Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
Fairmont General Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alderson Broaddus College
- BLS
- ACLS
- CGRN
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