Kasey Young
Armstrong,IA
Summary
With a proven track record at Primetime Healthcare, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal care. My expertise spans acute care, medication administration, and fostering patient independence, highlighted by effective problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Achievements include significantly improving patient recovery outcomes through innovative care strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Charge Nurse
Valley Vue Care Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Charge Nurse
Holiday Resort and Rehab
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Travel Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in various data bases.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Charge Nurse
Algona Manor Care
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Performed all Patient Care
- Properly administered all Medications and injections
- Supervised all CNA and Med Aid Staff
- Educating Staff on correct ways to handle incidents and treat Patients
- Maintained a safe work environment for staff and residents
- Excellent communication with Family Members, Doctors, and Hospitals
- Attended and Provided needed information and documentation in Patient Care Conferences
Charge Nurse
HCR Manor Care
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised all CNA and Med Aid staff making sure Excellent Patient care was being provided
- Responsible for all Patient Care
- Including Medication administration, Wound Care, Communicating with Family Members, Doctors, and Hospitals, Correct Documenting and Charting
- Correctly administered all injections and IV medications properly without incident
Field Nurse, PRN Office Nurse
Aspira Home Health Agency
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Performs all aspects of Patient care in an in home setting, specializing in wound care including KCI and Medela Wound Vacs
- Organizes 485’s and Non-Oasis Care Plans, Oversees Field Staff making sure all orders are carried out safely and in a timely manner, Tracks and Schedules all Lab Draws, Picc Line Changes, PT/INR’s, Catheter Changes, Hospitalizations, etc
- Verifies Medicare and Private Insurance Eligibility and Authorization, Handles Referral Intake
- Responsible for organizing all material and notifying all staff for mandatory biweekly in-services
- Orders, Tracks, and Distributes all Supplies
- Performs Audits to Medicare and Private Insurance Charts making sure all documentation is correct and in order
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals in both the office and field environment
PHC Coordinator and Office Nurse
Grace to You Healthcare Services, Inc.
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Lead PHC program (Admissions, Hiring and Training Attendants, Coordination of Care, Documentation, Communication with Case Workers)
- Accountable for Intakes and Referrals: making sure each potential patient’s insurance eligibility was verified and met agency requirements along with filling out and submitting preauthorization forms for HMO companies
- Directly received orders from Dr’s offices and hospitals correctly communicating information to Therapy Companies, Field Nurses and DON
- Worked directly with DON in all aspects of Home Health
- Audited PHC charts, Medicare Charts, and 485’s
- Worked PRN as Field Nurse
Client Coordinator
Amazing Grace Home Health Agency, Inc.
05.2009 - 10.2010
- Responsible for the admissions process, coordinating client care, and ensured all services needed were met by Field Nurses, CNA’s, and Attendants
- Directly hired, trained, and supervised Attendants and CNA’s
- Verified Medicare eligibility, received medication orders and insured Field Nurses received and carried out correct orders
- Assisted RN in developing Plan of Care
- Organized monthly Nurses meetings
- Performed marketing with various hospitals, Dr’s offices, and other healthcare facilities
- Operated PRN as Field Nurse
L.V.N.
Cimarron Living Center
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Worked in an Assisted Living Facility for MHMR Patients
- Evaluated patient’s comfort needs
- Administered injections, wound care, dispensed medications, and obtained vital signs
- Consoled patients and carried out care plans with sensitivity and patience
- Improved patient’s emotional health by advocating self-care
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX01.2007
Skills
- Monitor vital signs
- Problem-solving abilities
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Wound Dressing
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Multitasking Abilities
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Dementia Care
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Valley Vue Care Center
10.2021 - 03.2024
Charge Nurse
Holiday Resort and Rehab
11.2018 - 08.2021
Travel Nurse
Primetime Healthcare
02.2018 - 10.2018
Charge Nurse
Algona Manor Care
04.2017 - 02.2018
Charge Nurse
HCR Manor Care
08.2016 - 08.2017
Field Nurse, PRN Office Nurse
Aspira Home Health Agency
04.2013 - 07.2016
PHC Coordinator and Office Nurse
Grace to You Healthcare Services, Inc.
10.2010 - 01.2013
Client Coordinator
Amazing Grace Home Health Agency, Inc.
05.2009 - 10.2010
L.V.N.
Cimarron Living Center
06.2008 - 05.2009
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North Central Texas College
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