Licensed Practical Nurse
Katherine "Kathy" Hanson
Yell County Special Services
Russellville,AR
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive and varied experience in traditional nursing roles as well as non traditional nursing roles, excelling in attention to detail, care coordination and clinical judgment. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining processes. Adept at leading teams and fostering collaboration, ensuring quality care that adheres to healthcare guidelines and adapting to ever changing patient needs. Committed to improving patient health outcomes through effective communication and problem solving.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Work with over 25 preschool aged children with and without special needs as well as over 20 adult clients in an adult day treatment setting.
- Administer medications and monitor client responses to ensure safety and comfort.
- Implement care plans, adapting strategies to meet individual requirements.
- Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with Arkansas Minimum Licensing for both children and adult programs.
- Educate patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making in care processes.
- Mentor junior nursing staff on best practices regarding Arkansas Licensing improving team performance.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments to prevent infections while maintaining accurate documentation.
Health & Wellness Director
3 Years 6 Months- Effective management and supervision of the day-to-day clinical department of a 100 bed senior Assisted Living Facility level 1.
- Supervised and provided leadership, as well as coaching, to direct care staff within the community including medication aids and direct support staff.
- Ensured residents’ healthcare needs were met with quality care as residents' needs changed all while treating with dignity and respect.
- Provided care coordination for every resident across various healthcare providers and services, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and continuous support while meeting guidelines of Arkansas Licensing for Residential Care.
- Served as an advocate for residents to ensure they receive the necessary resources and support.
- Oversaw medication management for every resident to ensure medication orders were correct and up to date on admission and as needed when medications changed.
- Provided critical health, medication, physical and cognitive assessment upon admission and every 90 days for every resident to ensure resident met state guidelines for ALF level 1 in Arkansas as well as maintained ongoing accurate documentation for each and developed and implemented individualized care plans for each resident according to ongoing assessments to adapt quickly to each residents ever changing needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies as well as various disease systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams most often on a daily basis, but at least weekly as well as executive director daily to enhance and ensure continuous quality improvement in resident care to ensure residents' needs were being met.
- Responsible for hiring, training and ongoing review of all clinical staff to meet Arkansas Licensing requirements.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with Arkansas Licensing Regulations.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages and ensured referrals for appropriate services such as Hospice care was maintained
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers outside of the ALF 1 facility to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered high-quality nursing care for 8 to 10 patients a day care in accordance with Arkansas regulations as well as Kindred's policies and procedures all while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality standards in a home health setting.
- Provided medication management and medication administration as prescribed by the patient’s physician ensuring patient met individual care plans.
- Participated in team collaboration with Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Social Worker to create individualized plans of care, as well as discharge planning for each patient to maintain remaining in the home environment and have adequate support systems.
- Provided wound management including dressing or redressing open wounds, including wound vac care if ordered, to promote faster healing and prevent infection while monitoring accurate documentation in the home setting.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, fostering understanding of medical conditions and treatment plans to support patients during daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence in care in the home setting.
- Advocated for each patient needs and preferences, fostering trusting relationships between patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient care, facilitating communication among healthcare team members and supporting continuity of care in a home setting.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure consistent communication regarding treatment goals and progress updates in a home setting.
Care Coordinator and Quality Control Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Manged individual patient case loads of over 50 as part of a team for quality control and care management effectively in a small clinic setting to ensure timely follow up with appropriate interventions to meet HEDIS guidelines for individual insurances as well as comply with MHC policies and procedure, and meet guidelines for JCHO accreditation.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive patient records using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation to improve care team communication.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs to devise personalized care plans, addressing both health and social determinants.
- Assessed physical, emotional, and socioeconomic needs to identify and secure necessary community resources and support systems for individual patients..
- Assisted patients in navigating complex healthcare networks and scheduling appointments.
- Tracked recovery progress and proactively responded to any changes in patient status.
- Ensured healthcare services were used efficiently.
- Trained clinical staff on new procedures, updated policies, and quality improvement to meet all guidelines.
- Compiled reports on key quality indicators for a clinic setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Strong technical and clinical nursing skills
Attention to detail
Care coordination
Clinical Judgement
Data Analysis
Auditing and Chart Review
Assessment and planning
Problem solving and critical thinking
Interpersonal and collaborations skills
Written and verbal communication
Organizational and time management skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Effective management and leadership
Knowledge of healthcare systems and insurance
Technology proficiency
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Yell County Special Services
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Health & Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2020 - 04.2024Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Home Health (Centerwell as of Approx. 2023)
07.2019 - 09.2020Read More
Care Coordinator and Quality Control Nurse
Millard Henry Clinic
04.2017 - 12.2018Read More
Arkansas Valley Technical Institute (now Known As ATU Ozark)
Associate of Applied Science from Licensed Practical Nursing
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West Side High School
High School Diploma
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