Kathy Matsunaka
Windsor,CO
Work Preference
Summary
Results driven Registered Nurse offering an extensive background in patient care, nursing education, and regulatory oversight. Developed a strong clinical foundation as an ICU Nurse and evening Rehab Head Nursae, transitioning that leadership into home health as a Field Nurse and QA Staff Developer. Expert at balancing direct, high-quality patient care with behind-the-scenes quality improvement and staff training initiatives achieving a 25% decrease in rehospitalizations.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Quality Assurance/New Staff Development
Interim Home Health Care
Fort Collins, Colorado
12.2024 - 09.2026
- Trained and mentored approximately 25 new staff, including RNs, physical therapists,occupational therapists, and speech therapist on best practices and compliance with hospital policies and standards of care.
- Facilitated training for new nursing staff on protocols and procedures, enhancing their readiness for patient care.
- Monitored compliance with professional practice standards and state and federal regulations in healthcare delivery.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reviewed staff's documentation of patient care using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Instructed/coached team members with documentation for accurate, complete charting, facilitating operational continuity.
- Oversaw patient admission processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Troubleshot to resolve documentation, and scheduling issues to promote streamlined workflow and prevention of delays.
- Resource for new employees, aiding the development of patient care plans and compliance functions.
Visiting RN
Interim Home Health Care
Fort Collins, Colorado
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted home visits to assess patients' physical condition,vital signs, administer medications, and promote patient safety.
- Notified the physician and the supervisor of patient condition changes immediately to facilitate timely interventions.
- Recorded patient progress and maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and medication usage to empower self-care.
RN Quality Assurance Coordinator
Columbine Poudre Home Care
Fort Collins, Colorado
05.2009 - 09.2021
- Reviewed health care plans, coordinated and implemented quality management and improvement programs to enhance patient care for the home care agency.
- Managed quarterly in-house chart reviews, identified and communicated areas for improvement to staff and management.
- Monitored and updated policies and procedures regularly to align with current regulatory changes.
- Acted as a resource for new employees, aiding the development of patient care plans and compliance functions.
- Managed weekly Care Conference when needed.
- Participated in a weekend on-call rotation with three administrative teams as an intake nurse and an RN supervisor.
RN Home Care Visiting Nurse
Columbine Poudre Home Care
Fort Collins, Colorado
11.2002 - 01.2009
- Guided CNA staff and oriented new team members.
- Conducted nursing assessments and provided skilled care for patients in a home setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Loretto Heights College
Denver, Colorado12-1974
Skills
- Care plan development and implementation
- Regulatory compliance training
- Netsmart EMR
- Quality assurance and improvement
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Quality management
- Effective communication
- Chart review
- Preventive health
- Employee evaluation
- Staff supervision
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Colorado State Board of Nursing, compact multistate license, expires 09/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, expires 07/2028
Timeline
RN Quality Assurance/New Staff Development
Interim Home Health Care
12.2024 - 09.2026
Visiting RN
Interim Home Health Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
RN Quality Assurance Coordinator
Columbine Poudre Home Care
05.2009 - 09.2021
RN Home Care Visiting Nurse
Columbine Poudre Home Care
11.2002 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Loretto Heights College