Kallie Avey
Timbo,United States
Summary
Seasoned LPN with considerable experience in providing primary patient care during all stages of life including the transition to end of life. Managing nursing care staff on skilled nursing floors. Known for compassion and dedication to care. Experience in Case Management providing ability to develop effective care plans. Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment that enhances patient and family satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
White River Healthcare and Rehab
Calico Rock, Arkansas
11.2023 - Current
- Skilled Nursing care and CNA supervision
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
LPN Case Manager
Townsend Healthcare
Mountain View , Arkansas
04.2021 - Current
- Reviewing and Managing Targeted Cases to ensure patients need were met.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, and social conditions to develop a treatment plan.
LPN Admission Nurse and Marketing
Waters of Mountain View
Mountain View , AR
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding authorization of services provided.
- Administered medication in accordance with physician orders to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately per policy guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes for patients during hospitalization period.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments and assessments of vital signs.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR12-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UACCB
Batesville, AR07-2014
Skills
- Skilled Nursing
- Geriatric care
- End of Life Care
- Comfort Care
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Marketing/Admissions
- Case Management
References
- Lee Sun Dobbins: RN (DON Waters of Mountain View)- (501) 231-9972
- Shannon Daugherty: RN (Nurse Supervisor White River Healthcare)- 870-373-2360
- Rachel Day: RN (DON)- (870) 213-5511
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
White River Healthcare and Rehab
11.2023 - Current
LPN Case Manager
Townsend Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
LPN Admission Nurse and Marketing
Waters of Mountain View
10.2015 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ozarka College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UACCB