Karissa Keller
Anthony,NM
Summary
Dedicated hospice nurse with over 5 years of experience specializing in end-of-life care. Proficient in pain management, symptom control, and providing support to patients' families. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and development of personalized care plans.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Case Management
Everest Healthcare Solutions
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses in executing care plans.
- Handled specialty care provisions and ensured appropriate service delivery.
- Emergency department and hospital discharge planning for members with I/DD
- Familiarize with family dynamics, needs, and support during visits.
- Facilitated planning sessions to evaluate and establish suitable services for members based on contractual guidelines.
Hospice Triage Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
Tucson, AZ
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided comprehensive care focusing on practical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Enhanced precision in evaluating patient needs through phone triage.
- Crafted and revised written communication.
- Maintained accurate files and organized records efficiently.
- Handled communication channels with efficiency.
- Execute updates and manage data workflows efficiently.
- Managed crisis intervention and delegated tasks effectively.
Hospice Nurse
Casa de Paz
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Provide care for terminally ill patients
- Facilitated daily communication among physicians, chaplains, and social workers.
- Ensured patient care met unique individual needs.
- Contributed to crisis response efforts effectively.
- Enhanced social well-being through targeted interventions.
Covid Crisis Nurse
ST JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
Tucson, AZ
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Engaged in ongoing evaluation and tracking of patient conditions.
- Provide exceptional care to patients regardless of their infectious condition.
- Handled crisis situations involving contagious patients with scarce resources.
- Facilitated efforts to manage patients using evidence-based practices.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Ensured comprehensive patient care tailored to pediatric health complexities.
- Provide guidance to patients and families on effective treatment methods.
- Facilitate actions to boost or preserve health.
- Work alongside physician to oversee nursing care plan.
- Executed physician-established treatment plans.
- Provided advanced medical services in a residential environment.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
05.2019
Skills
- SOC, ROC, RECERT, D/C visits and documentation
- Medication Administration
- Hospital Experience
- Pain Management
- Critical Care Experience
- Triage (5 years)
- Home Care
- Hospice Care
- Catheterization
- Case Management
- Laboratory Experience
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Physician communication
- Training staff
- Quality improvement
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- RN
- RN License
- LPN
- CPR Certification
- California RN September 2023 to September 2028
- Connecticut RN August 2023 to December 2027
- Compact State Nurse License September 2023 to September 2027
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Supervisor, Case Management
Everest Healthcare Solutions
10.2024 - Current
Hospice Triage Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
02.2023 - 09.2024
Hospice Nurse
Casa de Paz
12.2021 - 11.2023
Covid Crisis Nurse
ST JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2017 - 03.2020