Kathy Niehaus
Grass Lake,MI
Summary
o Smart and attentive Hospice Nurse gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs. Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Palliative/End of life specialty. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Chelsea Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Palliative Care Lead
Chelsea Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and optimal care coordination.
- Maintained current knowledge on best practices in palliative nursing through regular continuing education opportunities.
- Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
- Documented detailed patient records accurately and timely, ensuring continuity of care across all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Educated fellow healthcare professionals on the principles of palliative care, enhancing their ability to provide comprehensive care.
- Conducted family meetings to discuss goals of care, facilitating collaborative decision-making processes among all involved parties.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring side effects closely, resulting in effective symptom management without unnecessary complications.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate palliative care and symptom management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chelsea Hospital
04.2007 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson College
Jackson, MI05.2008
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Calm and Composed
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Chelsea Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Palliative Care Lead
Chelsea Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chelsea Hospital
04.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson College
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