Kelly Huffman
Cable,OH
Summary
Compassionate Nurse offering 25 years of diverse experience with a focus in oncology. Complimentary experience in labor and delivery, extended care / rehabilitation, research and MDS (nursing assessment coordination) to offer as well. Dedicated to working with patients and families facilitating successful treatment outcomes and smooth transitions following discharge from medical facilities. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare. Committed to working collaboratively with the patient and their family, their health plan and their medical team to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Abstractor
Flatiron Health
06.2019 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff by email, through various data review programs and zoom.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records in compliance with HIPPA.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness, managed and filed records for thorough data review and abstraction.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
- Easily adapted to new methods of data review to optimize medical records management.
- Utilized Policy and Procedure guidelines while producing high quality data summaries to provide real world feedback for clinicians and researchers to enhance lives of oncology patients worldwide by finding and sharing best outcomes.
- Improved patient care by accurately abstracting and interpreting medical records for data analysis.
Clinic Nurse, Breast Medical Oncology
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
09.2009 - 05.2021
- Adapted to various roles as clinic needs evolved including charge nurse, primary clinic nurse, phone triage, prior authorization and blood draw nurse.
- Served on over seven committees including: Self Governance, New Building Planning, Process Improvement & Implementation, Patient Education, Survivorship Care Clinic, Primary Care Pilot, Blood Draw Room Renovation Initiative.
- Served in leadership roles including charge nurse, pilot nurse for survivorship and palliative care clinics and chair of self governance committee.
- Teamed up to help coordinate move of entire comprehensive practice into new building.
- Served as primary nurse for three providers while practice was experiencing rapid growth and hiring searches: two new medical oncologists initiating and building their practice along with established medical oncologist.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal continuity and high level care.
- Partnered with supportive services, nursing staff on various inpatient / outpatient units, pastoral care, patient advocacy, social workers, case managers etc. to coordinate services and provide comprehensive care within one building.
- Planned and implemented patient care at various stages from high risk preventative, screening, newly diagnosed, advanced diagnosis, survivorship and palliative care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Assessed patients to identify and manage concerning disease process symptoms and side effects of treatment.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level, quality care through phone triage in coordination with providers to serve high volume of daily average of thirty calls in diverse populations while overseeing patient admissions and triaging based on acuity for appropriate department placement.
- Performed triage on incoming patients to determine and initiate appropriate level of care necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients and families dealing with acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided ongoing patient and family teaching throughout the patient's journey.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging life events to enhance quality of life.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by addressing and redirecting negative behaviors while helping patients and staff navigate effectively through stressful events by regaining or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
MDS Nurse
Green Hills
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Quickly onboarded within two weeks of anticipated six. Was assigned administrative duties as shift director and weekend on-call supervisor.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in care plans based on MDS data analysis.
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within MDS system.
- Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in care planning process.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Increased efficiency in MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Oncology Infusion Nurse
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Communicated with healthcare team including over ten primary investigative physicians, treating physicians, advanced care nurse practitioners, clinical research nurses, compliance officers, data managers, research lab technicians, patient advocates, nursing assistants and scheduling team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and phase I clinical trial oral and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to highly acute patients needing complex physical and emotional care.
- Recorded details of five ongoing, phase I clinical trial treatments and pt experienced side effects to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging treatment courses to enhance wellness, healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Reinforced physician driven treatment options, disease process understanding and home care interventions to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities on unit counsel to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Worked with healthcare team to encourage improved communication and accountability amongst departments improving overall patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort during infusion procedures by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
Education
Certification - Chemotherapy Administration
The James Cancer Hospital
Columbus, OH09.2009
Diploma of Nursing; OHIO Licensure: RN-286524 - Registered Nursing
Community Hospital School of Nursing
Springfield, OH06.1999
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Counseling
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Referral Generation
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Nurse Abstractor
Flatiron Health
06.2019 - Current
Clinic Nurse, Breast Medical Oncology
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
09.2009 - 05.2021
MDS Nurse
Green Hills
03.2009 - 06.2009
Oncology Infusion Nurse
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
01.2006 - 03.2009
Certification - Chemotherapy Administration
The James Cancer Hospital
Diploma of Nursing; OHIO Licensure: RN-286524 - Registered Nursing
Community Hospital School of Nursing
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