Katie Oliver
Leonard
Summary
Experienced hospice Registered Nurse with expertise in care coordination, symptom management, and patient advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and provide compassionate end-of-life support. Committed to providing comprehensive care that promotes dignity, peace, and quality of life. I offer a unique blend of clinical expertise, interpersonal skills, and an understanding of quality care that is led with integrity and empathy. I am eager to utilize my nursing background to serve my patients and their families during their final season of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindful
Plano
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal hospice support.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and hospice services, enhancing their understanding and support during critical times.
- Monitored symptom management and adjusted care plans based on patient needs.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine appropriate interventions and resources needed.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospice protocols, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored medication regimens, ensuring safe administration in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards, thereby improving patient safety.
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork and discharge summaries.
- Facilitated planning meetings with staff from multiple agencies to coordinate and streamline transitions for hospice patients, ensuring continuity of care.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patients; arranged for delivery and set up.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided direct patient care in acute medical and surgical units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Managed a patient load of 5-6 medical surgical patients and 4-6 COVID step down level patients.
- Perform assessments to identify patient needs and nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control policies.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital protocols, enhancing team readiness and patient care quality.
- Primary Charge Nurse over 23-28 single occupancy rooms.
- Skilled in managing high flow oxygen.
- Initiated IV access for medication administration while learning sonosite use.
- Delivered palliative care to patients and assisted with assessment, symptom management and family education.
- Well versed in The Joint Commission and CMS standards, assisted in preparations for surveys.
- Manage care of diverse population of medical surgical patients, including transplant work up, post ops, telemetry, oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, hospice, urology, neuroscience, epilepsy, orthopedics, and step down COVID level patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2014
Skills
- Palliative care
- Symptom management
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient advocacy
- Patient Education
- Data Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Therapeutic Communication
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindful
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Texas A&M University