Kecia Quinn-Pletch, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Camas,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic RN Case Manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Care Management goals and training in discharge planning. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Care Management Department.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PeaceHealth Southwest
10.2019 - Current
- Precept new Registered Nurse Case managers.
- Weekend Charge RN
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop safe discharge plans.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual discharge needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
PeaceHealth Southwest
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Precept new RN and students
Unit Coordinator
PeaceHealth
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Coordinated order entry, telephone calls and patient needs for providers and Charge RN.
- Responsible for paging specialist for patient consultation.
- Precept new Unit Coordinators
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hampton Memory Care
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Precepted new Nursing Assistants and students.
Education
BSN -
Aspen University
03.2018 - 03.2020
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Breckinridge School of Nursing, Prerequisites – Clark College
Certified Nursing Assistant – Mary - undefined
Ann’s School of CNA
09.2009 - 09.2012
Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Weekend Charge RN
Implemented Team Chat amongst RN Care Managers for questions and collaboration
Work collectively with multidisciplinary team members
Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications and Care Connect
Previous experience in Operations Analysis
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
PeaceHealth Southwest
10.2019 - Current
BSN -
Aspen University
03.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
PeaceHealth Southwest
05.2015 - 10.2019
Unit Coordinator
PeaceHealth
02.2012 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant – Mary - undefined
Ann’s School of CNA
09.2009 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hampton Memory Care
02.2009 - 02.2012
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Breckinridge School of Nursing, Prerequisites – Clark College