Kayla Anderson
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7+ years of diverse clinical experience across inpatient rehabilitation, cardiac-medical, CVOR, and outpatient surgical settings. Experienced in care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, discharge planning, and comprehensive care plan development. Strong clinical judgment with a focus on evidence-based practice, risk assessment, and continuity of care. Proficient in EHR documentation and managing complex patient populations. Seeking a RN Case Management role to leverage clinical expertise in utilization management care coordination and patient advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Plastic Surgery
Prevea
Green Bay, WI
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinate pre-operative and post-operative care for surgical patients, ensuring medical optimization and appropriate follow-up.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients on procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and complication prevention.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Review documentation for accuracy and completeness to meet regulatory and compliance standards.
- Triage patient concerns and provide clinical guidance to prevent unnecessary ER visits.
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Rehabilitation
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, WI
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed care for complex patients recovering from stroke, cardiac events, orthopedic surgery, and neurological conditions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to coordinate discharge planning and safe transitions of care.
- Developed and updated individualized care plans based on patient progress and goals.
- Identified barriers to discharge and collaborated with social work, therapy, and providers to facilitate appropriate resources.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medications adherence, and post-discharge care.
- Documented patient progress and clinical findings in EHR to support quality and compliance standards.
Registered Nurse- CVOR
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, WI
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Reviewed surgical charts for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients pre-operatively to identify risk factors and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Maintained detailed documentation to support quality and patient safety standards.
Registered Nurse- Caridac-Medical
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
Green Bay, WI
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided care to patients with cardiac and complex medical conditions.
- Monitored for clinical deterioration and implemented timely interventions.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated with providers and ancillary departments to ensure continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Green Bay, WI2018
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization Review Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
- Risk Assessment
- Transitional Care
- Insurance Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- EHR Documentation
- Time Management and Autonomous Practice
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Plastic Surgery
Prevea
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Inpatient Rehabilitation
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse- CVOR
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
11.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse- Caridac-Medical
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College