Katherine Kegley
Caris Healthcare
Wise,VA
13
years of professional experience
Work in the field of Nursing as an Registered Nurse
Work History
Director of Nursing
3 Years- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
- Oversaw budget management, resource allocation, and staffing to optimize operational efficiency across nursing departments.
- Mentored nursing leadership team to foster professional development and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations, establishing clear objectives for nursing staff to enhance accountability and effectiveness.
- Championed evidence-based practices, integrating latest research into clinical protocols for improved patient safety.
Rn Charge Nurse
3 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Led initiatives to streamline patient admission processes, resulting in reduced wait times and enhanced patient satisfaction.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in infection control, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted quality assurance audits, identifying areas for improvement in clinical care delivery and compliance standards.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
LPN/Rn
1 Year 8 Months- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient response and care adjustments.
- Developed individualized patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, improving overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures effectively, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs, tailoring interventions to achieve optimal recovery trajectories.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN
4 Years- Patient care, reviewing labs and diagnostic, medication administration, charting, daily assessments, wound care
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Certificate - LPN
GPA: 3.0
Associates Degree - Paralegal
GPA: 3.8
High School Diploma - General Studies
Skills
Patient Care
Labs
Medication knowledge and administration wound care
receiving and implementing orders
rounding with Physician
daily physical assessments
charting admission
recertification
Plan of Care
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Caris Healthcare
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Rn Charge Nurse
Holston Valley Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023Read More
LPN/Rn
Home Nursing Company
10.2018 - 06.2020Read More
LPN
Mountain View Medical Center SNF
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Pennington High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
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Mountain Empire Community College
Associates Degree from Paralegal
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Wise County Career Technical School
Certificate from LPN
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Mountain Empire Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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