Kaleigh Howlett
Ventura,IA
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 10 years in healthcare. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Offers great time management and task prioritization skills. Adept at quickly learning new software programs and technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Nurse Director
Jaybird Senior Living
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted frequent medical records review and audits to verify followed quality measures.
- Supervised up to 35 nurses, coordinated and facilitated meetings and staff educational seminars to provide information and teach skills to employees.
- Collaborated with external healthcare providers, families, and agencies to coordinate care and services for residents, ensuring holistic approach to senior living
- Successfully navigated regulatory inspections and Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) audits
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight for multiple senior living properties across region, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and high-quality resident care.
Facility Administrator
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Consulted with team members, including physicians, in regard to patient care and ongoing wellness during dialysis treatments.
- Supervised two facilities which included operations, staff assignments and scheduling.
- Played key role in recruiting and training new staff, contributing to team growth and development.
- Maintained medical records in compliance with facility or clinic policies, federal and state laws, and regulations at all times.
- Oversaw quality assurance activities and ensured adherence to operational standards.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Ensured OR was fully equipped and organized for surgical procedures, including verifying availability of necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Assisted with up to 5 surgeries per day; knowledgeable in many specialties, including general, plastics, transplant, orthopedics, and many more
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Proficiently collected, handled, and documented surgical specimens, ensuring accuracy and proper labeling for pathology analysis.
- Collaborated seamlessly with surgical team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians, to ensure efficient and safe surgical procedures while maintaining positive and cooperative team dynamic.
Admissions Coordinator RN
IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Pioneered and developed the Admissions Coordinator RN role, establishing standardized procedures and protocols for seamless resident admissions, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the admission process and increasing occupancy
- Offered resident and caregiver education on self-care, symptom management, and when to seek additional medical attention, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and long-term care options
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy as well as completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Identified and assessed residents with specialized needs, such as those requiring memory care, skilled nursing or specialized medical treatments, and coordinated appropriate care plans
- Effectively communicated with social workers, residents, families, other healthcare facilities and medical providers, to facilitate a holistic approach and understanding during the admission and discharge processes.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked proficiently on fast-paced medical-surgical hospital floor delivering care to diverse patient population in collaboration with multiple healthcare teams, to optimize patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership by providing supervision and guidance to fellow Nurses and Nursing Assistants, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional patient care.
- Piloted staffing ratio management with one RN, one LPN, and one CNA to care for six patients, provided feedback and analysis of pilot program.
- Collaborated seamlessly with physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated approach to patient care.
- Conducted thorough and efficient triage assessments, prioritizing patient needs based on acuity and urgency.
Charge Nurse RN
IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Coordinated nursing care on unit for over 50 residents through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and community with ancillary departments.
- Adhered to established triage protocols, following evidence-based guidelines and clinical pathways to guide decision-making and care recommendations according to Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
- Maintained detailed and accurate electronic health records (EHR), documenting patient assessments, recommendations, and follow-up instructions for continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Physician Consultations
- Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Clinical Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Regulatory Requirements
- Record Auditing
- Documentation Compliance
- EHR/EMAR Systems
- Process Improvement
- Medical Records Review
- ICD-10 Codes
- Evidence-Based Practice
- CMS
- State & Federal Regulations
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Compact License (RN), Iowa Board of Nursing, #137179
- Basic Life Support (BLS, CPR), American Red Cross, #1SPF8KH
Education Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN), 12/2020
- Associate degree in Nursing (RN), 05/2014
- Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, #307515
Timeline
Regional Nurse Director
Jaybird Senior Living
03.2023 - Current
Facility Administrator
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
Operating Room Circulating Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa
01.2019 - 03.2022
Admissions Coordinator RN
IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa
08.2016 - 08.2017
Charge Nurse RN
IOOF Home & Community Therapy Center
06.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ellsworth Community College
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