Kathy Fulmer
Laurel,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Central Regional Medical Center
Laurel, MS
09.2014 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc.
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Kathy
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SouthCentral Regional Medical Center
Laurel, MS
04.2001 - 03.2010
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 20 [Pregnant]and [gynecology] patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Collaborated with [4] [Phycisians] to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.2009
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS02.1986
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Ultrasound Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Circulating Nursing
- Patient Health Information Access
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Examination
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Central Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc.
03.2010 - 09.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
SouthCentral Regional Medical Center
04.2001 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
Jones County Junior College