Kali Hiatt
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Compassionate and results-oriented Registered Nurse with a proven ability to deliver high-quality care while maintaining exceptional productivity. Specialized in patient care management, clinical data analysis, and driving healthcare quality improvement initiatives. Adept at fostering effective communication and collaboration between medical teams and patients to optimize outcomes and streamline clinical operations. Experienced in providing expert health care guidance to patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers. Skilled at interpreting complex medical information, educating patients, and implementing key changes to enhance care delivery. Known for strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, leading to improved care plans, more efficient processes, and better patient outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-Op, Recovery, GI Lab Circulator
Overland Park Surgery Center
03.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for patients in an outpatient setting, ensuring they were well-prepared and informed for procedures.
- Monitored and assessed patients' conditions to confirm their readiness for surgical procedures, delivering clear instructions and support.
- Served as a circulating nurse in the GI lab, facilitating smooth operation and patient care during procedures.
Registered Nurse II
St. Luke's Health System Kansas City
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Delivered exceptional patient care in a telemetry setting by utilizing the nursing process.
- Coordinated care among interdisciplinary teams with limited onsite resources.
- Triaged ER patients and collaborated with nursing staff, paramedics, and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Serve as member of the clinical informatics council, assisting in real time changes to nursing workflows.
Clinical Performance Registered Nurse
Sound Physicians
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborate with acute care service lines and stakeholders to drive quality metrics, develop workflows, and align priorities with hospital partners through data analysis.
- Leadership role specializing in physician engagement management and quality improvement.
- Thorough understanding of utilization review, CMS requirements, clinical documentation integrity, and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Charge RN, Preceptor
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Plan, implement, document, and coordinate patient care based on assessments in the postoperative setting.
- Collaborate with patients and interdisciplinary team providing high quality care to deliver optimal outcomes using evidence based best practices.
- Delegate tasks to nursing staff based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Unit Practice Council Co-Chair, discovery and integration of innovative patient care initiatives and unit process improvements.
Registered Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Assess, plan, implement, document, and coordinate patient care on an orthopedic and neuro postoperative unit.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, physicians, and interdisciplinary care team.
- Delegate tasks to patient care technicians and prioritize patient care based on acuity and individual needs.
Learning Facilitator, Adoption Coach
Cerner Corporation Via Apex Systems
09.2016 - 12.2017
- On site training, implementation, and systematic support for clients transitioning to Cerner EMR Solutions.
- Cerner Verified Training Facilitator, certified trainer with in depth knowledge of Cerner solutions with an emphasis in CPOE.
- Devise strategic plans to optimize workflows in different medical units and clinics within a broad range of health care settings.
Education
MSN Candidate - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
12-2025
Registered Nurse -
KCKCC School of Nursing
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication
Kansas State University
01.2013
Skills
- Nursing leadership and management
- Health care consultation
- Discharge coordination
- Preceptorship
- Quality Improvement Processes
- KPI and Lean Management
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Care coordination
- Medicare and Medicaid Management
- Quality assurance and improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Kansas Licensure
- Crucial Conversations 1.0, 01/01/21
- Lean Six Sigma Site Based Training, 01/01/22
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
Available upon request.
Community Service
- Great Plains Adaptive Riding Academy, Board Member, 10/01/23, 09/01/24
- Care Beyond the Boulevard, Volunteer, 01/01/20, Present
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of KC, Volunteer, 01/01/14, 12/01/20
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-Op, Recovery, GI Lab Circulator
Overland Park Surgery Center
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse II
St. Luke's Health System Kansas City
03.2022 - 11.2024
Clinical Performance Registered Nurse
Sound Physicians
04.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Charge RN, Preceptor
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
01.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Learning Facilitator, Adoption Coach
Cerner Corporation Via Apex Systems
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Registered Nurse - Kansas Licensure
- Crucial Conversations 1.0, 01/01/21
- Lean Six Sigma Site Based Training, 01/01/22
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
MSN Candidate - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Registered Nurse -
KCKCC School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication
Kansas State University
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