Kaitlyn Corum
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history of 6 years in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Care Coordinator
Ascension Medical Group
05.2021 - Current
- Managed case load of approx. 40-50 patients on average.
- Responsible for planning, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating effectiveness of patient care.
- Preformed risk stratification assessments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Served as a liaison to both internal and external providers and was responsible for managing a seamless transition to and from the community.
- Coordinated complex disease management programs for comorbid conditions: COPD, CHF, ESRD, HTN, Diabetes, and Asthma.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Referred patients to community resources to assist with removing social determinants of health barriers.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Registered Nurse
Stonecrest Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Oversaw patient ratio of 6:1 in an acute care setting.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of approx. 10-12 suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Signature Healthcare
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Oversaw approx. 10-15 patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2018
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Communication/ Motivational Interviewing
- Teaching
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Accolades
- The DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses- Second f Quarter of 2019
- The DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses- Third Quarter of 2019
- The DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses- Second Quarter of 2020
- DAISY award nomination for Extraordinary Nurses- October 2021
Timeline
RN Clinical Care Coordinator
Ascension Medical Group
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Stonecrest Medical Center
06.2018 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician
TrustPoint Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2018
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Signature Healthcare
08.2013 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Motlow State Community College
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