Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Train The Trainer, CPR Instructor, CNA Instructor, Artifacts of Culture Change, Dementia Training
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Kathleen Moran

Frederick,CO

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments including Memory Care and Assisted Living. Equipped with expertise patient assessments, and care coordination.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Assissted Living Manager

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
06.2018 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Medicare Assessment Nurse

Frasier Meadows Health Care Fraiser Meadows Health
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop targeted interventions, optimizing patient health outcomes.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing thorough explanations of their conditions, treatment options, and available resources.
  • Minimized potential complications by promptly identifying warning signs during assessments and responding appropriately to emergent situations.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by identifying high-risk patients during assessments and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Streamlined the assessment process, implementing efficient scheduling techniques to manage a high caseload effectively.
  • Enhanced quality of care for patients through meticulous documentation and regular communication with healthcare teams.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, advocating for individual needs and preferences in treatment planning.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization through participation in quality assurance activities related to patient assessments.

Registered Nurse

Lakewood Meridian
02.2012 - 07.2015
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
01-1992

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy

Accomplishments

  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Supervised team of Assisted Living and Memory Care staff members.
  • Achieved deficiency free State Surveys by educating staff regarding rules and regulations.
  • Created an efficiently run Nurse's Office by working with the Maintenance Department to ensure proper placement of cabinets, desks, chart racks and computers.

Timeline

Registered Nurse Assissted Living Manager

Frasier Meadows Retirement Community
06.2018 - Current

Medicare Assessment Nurse

Frasier Meadows Health Care Fraiser Meadows Health
06.2016 - 06.2018

Registered Nurse

Lakewood Meridian
02.2012 - 07.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Front Range Community College

Train The Trainer, CPR Instructor, CNA Instructor, Artifacts of Culture Change, Dementia Training

Over my 30+ years as a Nurse I have completed hundreds of courses to enhance my knowledge in Nursing. I have been a CPR Instructor, a Nurse Educator, and a CNA Instructor. I completed Train the Trainer Courses and FEMA emergency management. I have completed extensive Dementia Training courses and Relias courses.  My "hands on" training in different levels of Healthcare is my biggest accomplishment.