Kathryn Harrell
Columbus,GA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 15+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in SOURCE Case Management settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Piedmont Columbus Regional Health
1900 10th Ave. Ste. 100 Columbus, Ga. 31901
07.2008 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
RN Staff Nurse
Columbus Regional Medical Center
710 Center St. Columbus, Ga. 31901
12.1999 - 07.2008
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL12.1993
Practical Nursing
Swainsboro Technical College
Swainsboro, GA12.1983
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA Education
- Follow-Up Calls
- Operational Standards
- Team Coordination
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Patient Care Planning
- Evaluation
- Home Visits
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- SOURCE Training -Yearly
- BCLS- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Piedmont Columbus Regional Health
07.2008 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Columbus Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 07.2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Practical Nursing
Swainsboro Technical College