Kathryn Tooms
Arlington,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional seeking a new career as a Release of Information Specialist in a remote setting. Possesses strong time management skills and is self-motivated. Excellent work ethic with a strong ability to learn new tasks. Committed to approaching tasks with quality and attention to detail.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Positive Reinforcement Nursing
09.2021 - Current
- Collect an essential history and current signs and symptoms on a broad range of patients: newborns, pediatrics, teens, adults, elderly, obstetrics, and long-term care.
- Assess the severity of a patient's condition quickly and recommend the required level of care based on the collected information using Schmitt-Thompson protocols and sound clinical judgment.
- Documentation and communication with physicians for urgent and critical labs, patient care, and orders.
- Documentation and communication with pharmacists for ordering new prescriptions, refills, and OTC medication concerns.
- Schedule appointments for a variety of doctor offices using Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records.
- Documentation and communication with office staff.
- Teaching and instructing patients per protocols and nursing judgment with compassion and care.
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Home Health
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided in-home care to pediatric patient with gastric tube, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder, autism, blindness, et al. Completed daily head to toe and ongoing nursing assessments as well as recertification assessment. Provided daily gastric tube care, daily gastric tube feedings, medication administration, range of motion exercises and activities of daily living. Worked with electronic medical records and KanTime healthcare software electronic charting. Coordinated patient care with staff and family.
Homeschool Educator and Mother
Self-employed
10.2008 - 06.2023
- 2022 - 2023: Homeschool Educator sixth grade
- 2019 - Present: Served as parent support at Lake Church Sports
- 2021 - 2022: Homeschool Educator fifth grade
- 2020 - 2021: Homeschool Educator fourth grade
- 2019 - 2020: Served as member with PTA at Dunn Elementary AISD
- 2017 - 2021: Served as parent support with Martin High School Marching Band
- 2012 - 2019: Served as parent support at Arlington Tennis Center
- 2017 - 2018: Served as member with PTA at Dunn Elementary AISD
- 2015 - 2017: Served as parent support with Young Junior High Band
- 2009 - 2010: Served as parent support at Elzie Odom Athletic Center
- 2008 - 2009: Served as member with PTA at Key Elementary AISD
Registered Nurse In-House Agency
UTMB Clinical Staffing Solutions
05.1999 - 01.2006
- Floated to, and provided bedside Medical-Surgical care on various units: Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE), Renal, Neurovascular, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Burn, Rehabilitation, Oncology, and Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice units. Initiated intravenous access, admission assessments, medication administration, patient/caregiver education, extensive wound care, and discharge instruction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.1996
Continuing Education Certificates - Nursing Continuing Education
Elite Learning
Ormond Beach, FL10.2023
Skills
- HIPPA Compliance
- Electronic Medical Records software
- Microsoft Office 365- Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Independently motivated with strong time management skills
- Accurate and detailed
- Works well under pressure
- Critical thinker
- Fast learner and highly motivated to excel
Timeline
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Positive Reinforcement Nursing
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Home Health
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health
05.2020 - 07.2021
Homeschool Educator and Mother
Self-employed
10.2008 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse In-House Agency
UTMB Clinical Staffing Solutions
05.1999 - 01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
San Jacinto College District
Continuing Education Certificates - Nursing Continuing Education
Elite Learning
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