Kathy Lidle
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with experience to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with a background in OSHA 30 settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Amphibious Medics
08.2022 - Current
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual needs.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates.
- Authored initial assessments of patients to develop plans for individual needs.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, injuries and current medications.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Coordinated care of injured workers to organize treatments.
- Participated in patient planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
RN
Amphibious Medics, CCAF, Blue Origin
Cape Canaveral, FL
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Aid in Emergency Illness/ Injuries
- Workman's Comp
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Coordinated care of injured workers by organizing treatments.
Travel RN
Cross Country Medical Staffing
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care for treatment initiation through to completion at various Hospitals in the state of Florida.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Travel Nurse
Innovent Global
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care for treatment initiation through to completion at various Hospitals in the state of Florida.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN Staff Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
12.2013 - 05.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Keiser University
Lakeland, FL08.2012
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Pain Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Evaluation
- Follow-Up Calls
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Patient Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Charting - Developed and organized charts for all new and current patients, and routinely updating information.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Vitals Testing - Measured weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, and injuries.
Certification
BLS 02/2022-02/2024
ACLS 02/2022-02/2024
OSHA 30
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Amphibious Medics
08.2022 - Current
RN
Amphibious Medics, CCAF, Blue Origin
06.2019 - 08.2022
Travel RN
Cross Country Medical Staffing
08.2018 - 06.2019
RN Travel Nurse
Innovent Global
06.2015 - 08.2018
RN Staff Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
12.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Science
Keiser University
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