KATHLEEN KIRK
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully manage any high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experienced RN Case Manager with background in providing high-quality patient care and effective case management. Strengths include strong decision-making skills, efficient coordination of care plans, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Previous work has demonstrated significant impact on improving patient outcomes through the development and implementation of comprehensive care strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Discovery Home Health
Tampa, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Developed patient education materials and programs to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans. ie Medication management
- Monitored patient care to ensure adherence to established clinical guidelines and standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to plan and execute patient treatment plans effectively.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established procedures and policies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided training, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses on the team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Supervise and educate HHAs, CNAs, LPNs, PTs, OTs, and STs for private duty care in the home or facility. Develop a plan of care specific to patient needs.
LPN/RN, Clinical Manager
Greystone Home Health/Concierge Home Health
Tampa, FL
01.2007 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment, while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient, and connected them to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom recurrence.
- Led a successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Documented in a timely manner, accurate and complete patient information addresses patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results for providers.
- Collaborated with the team to assess patient needs, plan, and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic/sterile techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
LPN
Adventist Health System
Tampa, FL
08.2008 - 01.2019
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2019
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medical Records Management
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Physical Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Patient Assessments
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Home Visits
- Wound Care/wound vac
- Basic life support
- Staff Supervision
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- CPR instructor
Timeline
RN
Discovery Home Health
07.2023 - Current
LPN
Adventist Health System
08.2008 - 01.2019
LPN/RN, Clinical Manager
Greystone Home Health/Concierge Home Health
01.2007 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
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