Kathleen Carpenter
Ralph,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Health Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed, executed, and updated care plans for assigned patients to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish a compassionate environment.
RN Patient Care Manager
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Worked with Interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients with acute/ chronic medical conditions.
- Served as a pilot team to model the Whole Health concept for educating patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manage
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Created program per VA mandate to promote/increase veteran knowledge/skills on self management of acute and chronic diseases.
- Included outpatient individual/group settings, health fairs, and inpatient education classes.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to develop Nutrition classes, Shared Medical Appointments, Tai Chi classes, and promote the Whole Health concept to the Primary Care clinics.
Mental Health Acute Care RN
VA Medical Center
11.2000 - 12.2010
- Part of interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from acute/chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement and modify individualized plans of care, identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
Education
Whole Health Coach Facilitator -
Duke University
01.2014
Clinical Nurse Leader certification - 2010-2015 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, Board Certified -
ANCC
01.2013
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
The University of Alabama
2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.1978
Skills
- Disease Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Program Development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Microsystem analyst/Risk Outcomes Manager
Timeline
Behavior Health Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2019 - 05.2022
RN Patient Care Manager
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2018
Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manage
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
01.2011 - 06.2015
Mental Health Acute Care RN
VA Medical Center
11.2000 - 12.2010
Whole Health Coach Facilitator -
Duke University
Clinical Nurse Leader certification - 2010-2015 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, Board Certified -
ANCC
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
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