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Kathy Callies

Ocala

Summary

Proven Home Health RN Case Manager with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction at Mederi Caretenders. Expert in advanced wound care and efficient caseload management. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and a positive attitude. Skilled in reducing hospital readmissions and fostering professional growth among new RNs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Haven Of Portage County
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Home Health RN Case Manager

Mederi Caretenders
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
  • Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
  • Promoted a safe living environment for patients by conducting thorough home safety evaluations and recommending necessary modifications or equipment upgrades.

RN Traveler

RN Network
05.2019 - 01.2023

All travel contracts required me to adapt to a computer system, minimal orientation, unfamiliar communities and health care systems while caring for and case managing home bound patients in the community.

  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively communicating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Home Health RN Case Manager

Family Homecare Group
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
  • Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.

Home Health RN Case Manager

Suncrest Omni Home Health
02.2011 - 05.2018
  • Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
  • Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy or hydrocolloid dressings when appropriate.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Norton School Of Lymphedema
Matawan, NJ

Master of Science - FNP

University of Cincinnati Online
Cincinnati, OH
08.2024

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Patient and Family Education

Certification

  • Basic Life Support - American Heart Association expires 11-30-2025
  • Registered Nurse Florida License #RN 9170624 expires 7-31-2024
  • Will test for FNP Certification in September 2024.

Timeline

Volunteer

Haven Of Portage County
03.2024 - Current

Home Health RN Case Manager

Mederi Caretenders
06.2023 - Current

RN Traveler

RN Network
05.2019 - 01.2023

Home Health RN Case Manager

Family Homecare Group
01.2014 - 05.2019

Home Health RN Case Manager

Suncrest Omni Home Health
02.2011 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio State University

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Norton School Of Lymphedema

Master of Science - FNP

University of Cincinnati Online
Kathy Callies