Katherine Mallet
Bell City,LA
Summary
Empathetic new graduate Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Workflow Coordinator/Interim Patient Care Manager
Heart Of Hospice
05.2021 - Current
- Scheduled production timelines and project milestones to foster quality and client satisfaction.
- Communicated with team members to enforce deadlines and quality standards.
- Managed teams and delegated training and development.
- Optimized tasks and procedures resulting in reduced expenses and increased efficiency.
- Conducted regular process audits to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain quality standards.
- Enhanced team productivity by assigning tasks based on individual strengths and monitoring progress.
- Resolved workflow-related issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining project momentum.
- Coordinated with IT department to address technical issues affecting workflow systems or software applications quickly.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching for continuous growth.
- Provided training to new employees on workflow processes and software tools, boosting their performance levels quickly.
- Facilitated team productivity by providing strong leadership and surmounting challenges.
- Liaised between physicians and staff to provide updated status reports; manage/run IDG meetings
Wound Care Coordinator/Administration Team
Golden Age Of Welsh Nursing Home
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in field of wound care by attending conferences, workshops, webinars, studying journals/articles.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication for better wound care coordination and management.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, addressing patients'' unique needs.
- Assessed patients'' wound status and provided evidence-based treatments accordingly, ensuring optimal healing.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Conducted regular audits of wound care practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Established strong relationships with medical supply vendors, negotiating cost-effective contracts for wound care products.
- Reduced occurrence of facility-acquired pressure injuries through proactive risk assessments and preventative measures.
- Provided education to staff on wound care techniques, elevating overall quality of care within facility.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while managing team focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Monitored patient progress closely with timely follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as needed for successful healing outcomes.
- Exceeded facility goals regarding wound healing rates and patient satisfaction by implementing process improvements.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency and maintain accurate patient records.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
RN Case Manager
Heart Of Hospice
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing delivery of nursing care within organization.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Observed, monitored, and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
RN Case Manager
SYNERGY HomeCare
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Served as key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in care process.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN Case Manager
SouthernCare Hospice
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Served as key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.
- Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Observed, monitored, and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Safely administered medications according to physician orders, minimizing risk of adverse drug interactions or reactions.
- Promoted supportive environment for both patients and their families during difficult times within Cardiac Unit.
- Deescalated high-stress situations within Cardiac Unit, ensuring safety and well-being of both patients and staff.
- Mentored new nurses on cardiac unit, fostering professional growth and development within team.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs and EKG results to identify potential complications early.
- Monitored telemetry data closely, promptly alerting medical staff when intervention was necessary.
- Educated families on heart disease prevention methods, resulting in better long-term patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support alongside medical expertise throughout their hospitalization experience.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to cardiac patients during critical moments and emergencies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, adhering to regulatory requirements and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with physicians to adjust medication regimens, improving overall cardiac health in patients.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in cardiac nursing care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2008
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient Examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct Patient Care
- Sound Judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic Charting
- Wound Care
Timeline
Workflow Coordinator/Interim Patient Care Manager
Heart Of Hospice
05.2021 - Current
Wound Care Coordinator/Administration Team
Golden Age Of Welsh Nursing Home
02.2018 - 05.2021
RN Case Manager
Heart Of Hospice
01.2014 - 02.2018
RN Case Manager
SYNERGY HomeCare
07.2013 - 12.2013
RN Case Manager
SouthernCare Hospice
09.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
01.2009 - 09.2010
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
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