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Education
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Kasey Forton

Kalamazoo

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Centene, excelling in case management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through innovative care plans and quality improvement initiatives, achieving 100% audit scores. Strong clinical judgment and leadership development skills foster effective team dynamics and patient advocacy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Care Manager

Centene
Kalamazoo
02.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans to enhance treatment efficacy.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient needs and available resources.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions and self-management strategies.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to drive organizational excellence.
  • Conducted home visits to assess patients' health status in community settings.
  • Engaged in multidisciplinary meetings to develop strategies for complex case resolution.
  • Assessed patient needs, created individualized care plans, and coordinated with healthcare providers.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care, resulting in 100% audit scores.
  • Served as preceptor for new-hire care managers, ensuring effective integration.

Registered Nurse, Outpatient short stay

Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed patient care throughout admission and discharge, performing assessments and care planning daily.
  • Administered therapies and medications per physician orders and treatment protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patients post-surgery until safe for discharge to home or other facilities.
  • Supervised nursing and support staff within perioperative settings to ensure effective operations.
  • Assisted anesthesia physicians in delivering direct patient care during procedures.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension Borgess Hospital
Kalamazoo
08.2009 - 10.2021
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Utilized electronic charting systems to document patient interactions and interventions.
  • Led initiatives prioritizing standards of care to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Communicated treatment options, diagnoses, home care techniques, and discharge instructions effectively.
  • Charge nurse for a 40-bed unit for over 10 years, managing staff and nursing care.
  • Precepted new hires, graduate nurses, and students through didactic and clinical training.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2009

Skills

  • Case management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Leadership development
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • BLS 2021
  • AORN 2021
  • NIH accreditation 2021

Accomplishments

  • Star performer in the work place
  • Daisy award recognition
  • Service excellence award

Affiliations

  • Michigan Nurses Association
  • AORN

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Care Manager

Centene
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Outpatient short stay

Ascension Borgess Hospital
10.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ascension Borgess Hospital
08.2009 - 10.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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