KELLEYE JO WARREN
Safford,AZ
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Nurse with a background in hospice, hospital, and long-term care, including leadership as Director of Nursing. Served as the primary hospice nurse during the period in which the facility received a national #6 ranking for quality of care. Skilled in clinical oversight, care coordination, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation. Well-suited for remote nursing roles including utilization review, quality review, and clinical consulting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
CWLJ HOSPICE
Willcox, AZ
03.2019 - Current
- Directed and evaluated individualized patient care plans through close collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated hospice services for elderly and disabled populations.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on pain management, wound care, and safe medication administration.
- Provided compassionate clinical and emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Fostered respectful, therapeutic relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians through effective communication and active listening.
Med Surg Nurse
Mt. Graham Medical Center
Safford, AZ
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Performed systematic patient assessments and follow-ups to ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Developed and managed comprehensive care plans to support continuity of care. Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports to support informed decision-making.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care focused on patient safety and well-being.
- Delivered individualized patient and caregiver education to support understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Adapted workflows and care processes to support evolving operational and remote
Director of Nursing
Copper Mountain Inn
Safford, AZ
12.2010 - 12.2013
- Directed nursing department operations to ensure regulatory compliance, efficiency, and quality outcomes
- Secured reinstatement of state funding through corrective action planning and citation resolutio
- Managed staff scheduling, leave administration, and benefits coordination using centralized systems
- Conducted remote and onsite chart audits, incident reviews, and compliance monitoring
- Analyzed operational and clinical data to identify trends and support process improvements while facilitating virtual and interdisciplinary meetings to develop and implement initiatives.
MDS/RN Coordinator
Sunshine
Haven Lordsburg, NM
12.2008 - 12.2010
- Facilitated client and family meetings to support care coordination and quality standards
- Analyzed clinical and operational data through chart audits and incident reviews to identify trends, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvements.
- Secured reinstatement of state funding through corrective action and citation resolution
- Developed, evaluated, and monitored care plans to ensure staff adherence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational and self-management goals.
- Led care plan development with a focus on patient education, prevention, and outcomes
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ12-2008
Skills
- Cultural competence
- Independent decision making
- Chronic disease management
- Care coordination and planning
- Patient and family education
- Discharge planning and follow up care
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Patient assessment
- Virtual communication
- Team collaboration
- High volume time management
Certification
BLS Certified (Basic Life Support)
ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
CWLJ HOSPICE
03.2019 - Current
Med Surg Nurse
Mt. Graham Medical Center
12.2012 - 12.2018
Director of Nursing
Copper Mountain Inn
12.2010 - 12.2013
MDS/RN Coordinator
Sunshine
12.2008 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College