Kathleen Gant
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, care coordination and leadership in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult cases and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager/Utilization Review
Rush Copley Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Lead Utilization Review RN in emergency department
- Responsible for schedule management
- Consulted on optimization initiatives for the organization related to care management. Implemented new initiatives and effectively provided education and updates in timely manner to staff. New initiatives improved status accuracy at time of admission resulting in increased revenue and reduced observation population.
- Responsible for utilization review/status recommendation in emergency department
- Inpatient case management/care coordination for cardiac unit
- Developed relationships with community resources for post-acute services.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance post-acute care.
- Contributed to successful organization JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between healthcare settings by maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, contributing to a supportive learning environment and fostering professional growth.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective coordination of care, communication with patients, and families.
- Eased the burden on family caregivers by providing practical support such as resource referrals.
- Streamlined care management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and better utilization of resources.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to inform personalized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2017
- Medical/surgical and Pediatric inpatient care,
- Orthopedic care
- Preoperative and postoperative care organized and administered,
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care for patients and family
- As Charge RN, I oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Stroke process improvement team
- Heart Failure process improvement team
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL03.2006
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team Coordination
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Case Management
- Acute care expertise
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
Personal Information
Title: RN BSN
Telemetry Certified
Stroke Certified
CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager/Utilization Review
Rush Copley Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
05.2006 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Purdue University Northwest
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Waubonsee Community College
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