Kari Smith
Pahrump,NV
Summary
Accomplished Resident Care Manager with a proven track record at Pahrump Health And Rehab, enhancing patient outcomes through clinical leadership and compassionate comprehensive care, demonstrating both hard and soft skills in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Manager
Pahrump Health And Rehabr
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Actively participated in quality assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Assessed potential risks within the facility, developing strategies to mitigate those risks while prioritizing resident safety and wellbeing.
- Fostered a compassionate environment by providing emotional support and maintaining open lines of communication with residents and families.
- Helped set goals, determine appropriate interventions and connect resources for individual patients.
- Collaborated with patients and families to provide care and treatment education.
- Planned and coordinated patient discharges.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation through effective time management skills.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Managed clinical projects from inception to completion, ensuring that goals were met within budget constraints and timeframes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and address complex medical issues.
- Promoted a culture of safety by identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and conducting staff training sessions.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, individualized care plans, and timely interventions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to policies, and participating in audits.
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2012
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Physical assessments
- Staff leadership
- Care planning
- Medication management
- Patient care oversight
- Clinical documentation
- Admissions assessments
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Resident Care Manager
Pahrump Health And Rehabr
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
04.2022 - 06.2024
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
11.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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