Kathleen Harris
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Case Manager offering several years of experience working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions following discharge from medical facilities. Committed to working collaboratively with health plans, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Active Certification
Work History
Nursing Case Manager
WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
01.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care in both El Paso and Southern New Mexico.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs/goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients in El Paso and Southern NM.
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Envision Home Health Services
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
12.2011 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX2011
Skills
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Visiting Patients
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Regulatory Compliance
- Resource Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Texas, Compact License - # 809249
- Certified Case Manager through CCM, 9/1/2020 to 5/31/2025
- CPR Certified
- ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider - 2013-2015
- ANCC Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing 2014-2019
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Nursing Case Manager
WellMed Medical Management - United Health Group
01.2019 - Current
Hospice Nurse Case Manager
Envision Home Health Services
07.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
12.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
- Registered Nurse in Texas, Compact License - # 809249
- Certified Case Manager through CCM, 9/1/2020 to 5/31/2025
- CPR Certified
- ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider - 2013-2015
- ANCC Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing 2014-2019
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