Katherine Lustila
Naples,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse and Human Resource Professional Customer-centered and versatile Licensed RN since 1992. Holding current multistate license in Florida Human Resources experience as Specialist and Manager of Recruitment Excellent technical skills include EMR systems such as EPIC and Meditech Computer skills also include Applicant Tracking Systems and MS Office Suite Experience with Case Management applications: ThoroughCare, HealthEM AI, & Lightbeam. RN experience in Operating Room, Hospice, GI/Endoscopy, Hospital Education, & Case Management. Excellent nursing knowledge of disease processes Friendly and team oriented with excellent phone communication skills Ability to prioritize and organize quickly Love to learn with the ability to adapt, change, and grow in our rapidly transforming Healthcare environment
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with solid background in case management within healthcare settings. Proven ability to coordinate patient care and navigate complex healthcare systems effectively. Demonstrated expertise in patient advocacy and communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Millennium Physician Group
06.2023 - Current
- Remote ACO RN Case Manager, Tampa Region responsibilities include:
- Conducts comprehensive assessments that identify behavioral, clinical, social and environmental concerns and needs of the patients
- Demonstrates ability to work with the patient, patient’s physician and other members of the population health team to create a care plan that addresses the identified needs, removes the barriers for implementation of the plan and improve the health of the patient
- Provides regular outreach to the patient, reviews/modifies care plan as indicated, provides education on disease state management, coordinates care with all members of the patient’s healthcare team
- Coordinates/collaborates with the Social Worker to obtain assistance with local community and government resources for patients and their families and helps facilitate the patient’s access to these resources
- Assesses the patient’s knowledge of their clinical condition and provides education and self-management support based on the patient’s unique learning style
- Assists in improving quality care by identifying quality gaps, educating patients on the importance of preventative care, and assisting in facilitation of appointments as indicated.
- Maintains a caseload consistent with program guidelines
- Provides verbal and written reports as requested
REGISTERED NURSE
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Charge Nurse responsibilities which include:
- Assessing and documenting treatment for each patient
- Calculating, giving, and documenting all medications to each patient
- Communicating with other healthcare professionals in the care of each patient
- Monitoring and maintaining effective fluid removal of each patient
- Supervision of Technicians
- Ordering medications and necessary dietary supplements
- Maintain up to date and accurate patient records
- Call in orders to pharmacies as directed
REGISTERED NURSE/TRAVEL
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Operating Room staff circulating nurse responsibilities including
- Supervision of OR techs
- Maintain patient safety at all times
- Prepping and positioning the patients for best outcomes
- Accurate documentation of procedure including supply and medications
- Meditech EMR at Brandon Regional Hospital, Florida with 17 bed OR
- Ability to learn and adapt to new work environment rapidly
- Quick to smile and assist as needed
- The belief that all tasks and roles in a work environment are important and that my responsibility includes increasing efficiency and workflow every day
REGISTERED NURSE
Mackinaw Surgery Center
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Operating Room staff circulating nurse responsibilities as above with these changes
- EPIC EMR with 5 bed OR
- Additional responsibility for all staff Education using in-person inservices, online management of Healthstream education format, and individual onboarding and instruction
- Additional responsibility for weekly medication reconciliation for Anesthesia medications and request to reorder as needed
REGISTERED NURSE, PRN
Saginaw Endoscopy Center
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Responsibility included patient care in our Holding/Prep area, Procedure rooms, and Recovery area
- Accepted a full time offer at another facility
REGISTERED NURSE
The Health Center
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Digestive Health Institute of Montana, Endoscopy RN
- Skills included IV placement, blood draws, admission assessments, administration of IV sedation during procedures which included monitoring patient vital signs under the direction of the MD, recovery of moderate sedation patients, and assisting on EGD, and Colonoscopy procedures
- Husband’s job moved us to Michigan in June of 2017
REGISTERED NURSE
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Gastrointestinal/Endoscopy Unit
- Responsibilities included above skills and procedures for a Endoscopy RN
- Additional procedures assisted and circulated on include EUS, ERCP, Radiofrequency Ablations, PEG tube placements, and Foreign body removals
- Rotating call shifts
REGISTERED NURSE, Charge Nurse, Clinical Team Leader
Good Shepherd Hospice
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsibilities/Roles while working for Good Shepherd included PRN RN, Clinical Team Leader, and RN Charge Nurse of Hospice House.
- Coordinated, consulted, and collaborated with physicians, patients, and families to manage patients’ symptoms so that they could return home with an improved level of comfort
- As Charge RN for Hospice House: Cared for 4-5 patients with uncontrolled symptoms of pain, nausea/vomiting, anxiety, and others related to their disease progression. In addition to care of patients, Charge Nurse included assigning shift duties & leading staff RN’s and aides.
REGISTERED NURSE, HUMAN RESOURCE RECRUITER and MANAGER, EDUCATION FACILITATOR, OPERATING ROOM WEEKEND/NIGHT CHARGE NURSE
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
02.2000 - 05.2013
- Began as Staff RN in Operating Room (15 rooms)
- Moved to weekend night charge nurse in OR - Dec 2000 - Dec 2002
- Promoted to OR Educator and Hospital Educator - Jan 2003- Oct 2005
- Moved to HR to Specialist recruiting nurses - Oct 2005- Sept 2007
- Promoted to HR Recruitment Manager - Oct 2007- Jun 2011
- Moved to HR Supervisor - Jun 2011- Jun 2012
- Moved to Staff RN in Pre-Admissions department - Jun 2012- May 2013
Education
ASN -
St. Petersburg College
05.1992
BA - undefined
Concordia College
05.1986
Skills
- Customer Service
- EMR software
- ATS software
- Case Management Applications
- Onboarding
- Nursing knowledge
- Friendly and efficient
- Team oriented
- Adapting to change
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Millennium Physician Group
06.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/TRAVEL
Medical Solutions
01.2022 - 03.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Mackinaw Surgery Center
10.2017 - 12.2021
REGISTERED NURSE, PRN
Saginaw Endoscopy Center
09.2017 - 10.2017
REGISTERED NURSE
The Health Center
07.2016 - 06.2017
REGISTERED NURSE
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
02.2014 - 06.2016
REGISTERED NURSE, Charge Nurse, Clinical Team Leader
Good Shepherd Hospice
02.2013 - 01.2014
REGISTERED NURSE, HUMAN RESOURCE RECRUITER and MANAGER, EDUCATION FACILITATOR, OPERATING ROOM WEEKEND/NIGHT CHARGE NURSE
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
02.2000 - 05.2013
BA - undefined
Concordia College
ASN -
St. Petersburg College