Kathi Mitchell
Port Orchard
Summary
Dynamic Patient Care Manager with a proven track record, excelling in care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced patient satisfaction through personalized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in clinical documentation and committed to patient data confidentiality, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Manager
Northwoods Lodge
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary team collaboration, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
- Increased patient safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and monitoring adherence to protocols.
- Addressed family concerns promptly by collaborating closely with support services such as social workers or financial counselors.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing personalized care plans and conducting regular followups.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Participated in weekly Interdisciplinary Meetings related to care plans, interventions and discharge planning.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients and families, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Performed wound care and education to staff on wound care, focusing on pressure injuries
- Maintained network of community resources to provide most comprehensive support services possible to clients.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
LPN/RESIDENT CARE MANAGER
Life Care Center Of Port Orchard
12.2008 - 02.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PACIFIC COAST HEALTH CARE (REGISTRY)
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State Of California-Medi-Cal Program
02.2006 - 04.2008
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising MDs
- Evaluated patient to identify and address behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patient and family throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding (enteral) and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered emotional support to patient and family during challenging times.
- Helped patient complete bathing, dressing and all activities of daily living.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plan.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patient.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Daily assessment (Neurological/post DBS surgery) for terminally ill child.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Luke Healthcare
05.2002 - 05.2006
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to physician.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physicians.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mad River Community Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2002
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Health promotion education
- Patient care management
- Strong organizational skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- CPR certification
- Responsive to new challenges
- Patient education
- Precise clinical documentation
- Comprehensive discharge process management
Certification
- Wound, Skin and Ostomy Certified, 6/23 - present
Timeline
Patient Care Manager
Northwoods Lodge
02.2021 - 06.2025
LPN/RESIDENT CARE MANAGER
Life Care Center Of Port Orchard
12.2008 - 02.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PACIFIC COAST HEALTH CARE (REGISTRY)
05.2008 - 10.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
State Of California-Medi-Cal Program
02.2006 - 04.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Luke Healthcare
05.2002 - 05.2006
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mad River Community Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2002
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
College of The Redwoods
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