Kathleen Deatherage
Northwest Hospital Houghton
Tucson,AZ
25
years of professional experience
Work History
- I worked on a 90 bed unit. I was responsible for the care of both medical and surgical patient’s. I also would fill in as Charge Nurse and was responsible for bed assignment and staffing. I am familiar with the bed board for patient placement. I completed admissions and assessment of patient’s as well as provided nursing interventions consistent with policies and procedures. I maintained confidentially regarding patient information, as well as prioritized and delegated assignments in order to provide a high standard of patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Coordinated discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams to support safe patient transitions.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans aligned with treatment goals.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accurate utilization management and medical necessity compliance.
- Communicated with physicians, social workers, and families to resolve barriers to care progression.
- Documented case management activities in electronic health records to maintain continuity of care.
- Identified complex utilization issues and escalated concerns to appropriate clinical leadership.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
17 Years 5 MonthsStudent Nurse Intern
1 Year- I performed daily shift duties per hospital policy. I also maintained the privacy and dignity of patient’s. I provided direct patient care for assigned patients including: vital signs, linen changes, feeding and ambulation. Documented patient’s care preformed before end of shift and worked under the direction of Registered Nurse.
Education
- General Studies
Associate Degree Nurse - Nursing
Graduated with honors.
Skills
I have excellent communication skills and attention to detail. I enjoy working with people and love helping patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Northwest Hospital Houghton
09.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carondelet Health Network
04.2006 - 09.2023Read More
Student Nurse Intern
05.2000 - 05.2001Read More
Pima Community College
Associate Degree Nurse from Nursing
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Incarnate Word College
from General Studies
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