Kathy Hogg
Sturgis,SD
Summary
Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse in a medical healthcare facility with the possibility of career advancement and personal growth.
Reliable individual bringing 14 years of experience in healthcare environments. Maintains positive relationships with case managers and providers. Remains polished and calm under extreme stress.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, SANE, Behavioral Health Case Manager
Oyate Health
04.2019 - Current
- Maintain accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital signs, and test results
- Continually evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain flow
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Quickly respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arise
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Refer clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Perform all components of Telehealth appointments
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Properly prepare examination and treatment areas per provider preference
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assist providers with procedures, schedule outpatient procedures and specialty appointments
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Work with EMR and complete all assigned clerical activities in a timely manner
- Works well with other staff members to assist providers and patients in quality care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
LPN
Dorsett Healthcare Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Provide direct patient care with emphasis on meeting both physical and emotional needs of residents
- Help residents with ADL's, Administer IV fluids, medications and antibiotics and observe for adverse reactions and side effects
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitor, examine, report and follow-up on labs, blood work, and urinalysis results
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assess patients for skin integrity, lung sounds, bowel sounds
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Also monitor wounds and perform dressing changes
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provide education to patients and family for specific needs
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Work with a team to provide quality care for patients
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Clinic Nurse
Sturgis Regional Medical Clinic
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintain accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital signs, and test results
- Continually evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain flow
- Properly prepare examination and treatment areas per provider preference
- Assist providers with procedures, schedule outpatient procedures and specialty appointments
- Handle medication prior authorizations with several different insurance companies
- Handle patient pharmacy needs by phoning and e-prescribing to preferred pharmacies
- Work with EMR and complete all assigned clerical activities in a timely manner
- Work well with other staff members to assist providers and patients in quality care
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
Charge Nurse
Faulkton Senior Living
08.2011 - 11.2017
- Provide direct patient care with emphasis on meeting both physical and emotional needs of residents
- Help residents with ADL's, Administer IV fluids, medications and antibiotics and observe for adverse reactions and side effects
- Monitor, examine, report and follow-up on labs, blood work, and urinalysis results
- Assessing patients for skin integrity, lung sounds, bowel sounds
- Monitor wounds and perform dressing changes
- Provide education to patients and family for specific needs
- Work with a team to provide quality care for patients
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinic Nurse
FAMC
03.2012 - 05.2016
- Maintain accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital signs, and test results
- Continually evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain flow
- Properly prepare examination and treatment areas per provider preference
- Assist providers with procedures, schedule outpatient procedures and specialty appointments
- Handle medication prior authorizations with several different insurance companies
- Collect specimens for DOT drug screening and handle DOT physical paperwork according to regulations
- Handle patient pharmacy needs by phoning and e-prescribing to preferred pharmacies
- Work with EMR and complete all assigned clerical activities in a timely manner
- Work well with other staff members to assist providers and patients in quality care
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Registered Nursing -
Western Dakota Tech
Rapid City, SD05.2022
Practical Nursing -
Lake Area Technical Institute
Watertown, SD12.2010
General Studies -
Northwest Community College
Southaven, MS12.1996
High School Diploma -
Faulkton High School
Faulkton, SD05.1995
Skills
- Excellent kindness and empathy skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to manage and supervise a nursing unit
- Ability to work as a team
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Health promotion
- Patient care
- Case management
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
RN, SANE, Behavioral Health Case Manager
Oyate Health
04.2019 - Current
LPN
Dorsett Healthcare Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
Clinic Nurse
Sturgis Regional Medical Clinic
05.2016 - 03.2018
Clinic Nurse
FAMC
03.2012 - 05.2016
Charge Nurse
Faulkton Senior Living
08.2011 - 11.2017
Registered Nursing -
Western Dakota Tech
Practical Nursing -
Lake Area Technical Institute
General Studies -
Northwest Community College
High School Diploma -
Faulkton High School
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