KEMOY RICKETTS
Hamden,CT
Summary
Intellectual and Professional Nurse Educator with over 13 years of clinical nursing experience in Acute care, Community nursing, Case Management, and Nursing Education. Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs. The ultimate goals for all nursing practice is to provide optimal care, promote health and protect the public.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated care efforts and collaborated with themultidisciplinary team, patients and families to develop, deliver and monitor quality of services provided and improve outcomes through evaluation and revision of those services
- Collaborated with Nurse Manager to efficiently manage the care of the patient to minimize the length of stay and promote optimal outcomes
- Identified insurance coverage and communicate coverage to patients and families by delivering important messages from medicare per protocol
- Case Manager followed up on complex cases and communicated with patients/families to ensure excellent quality of care
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Addressed delays in discharge, postponed procedures, and discharge equipment unavailability.
Case Manager
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Richmond Hill, NY
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for safe discharge planning
- Completed reviews and expedited insurance approval for inpatient stay
- Provided education to Nurses and Doctors regarding inpatient stays and length of stays to reduce over utilization
- Worked closely with the Licensed Medical Social Worker for best patient outcome clinics care needs prior to and upon discharge from acute care facility
- Facilitated transfer and or discharge to the appropriate level of care: acute care, sub-acute care, skilled nursing facility, long term care facility, long term acute care, hemo dialysis, Homecare or home
- Attended and participated in the weekly leadership meeting to discuss complex cases and ways to safely reduce the length of stay for the patient population whom are underinsured or uninsured
Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service Of New York
New York, NY
10.2011 - 06.2018
- Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs, reporting any concerns to assigned doctor
- Coordinated and consulted with the multidisciplinary team e team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes
- Provided direct quality care to a caseload of adult patients in their home setting to ensure patient safety
- Assessed and referred for other supportive services; Supervised, collaborated and delegated to supportive nursing staff
- Communicated and transcribed nursing orders and updated POC to facilitate continuity of care
- Provided and instructed on skilled wound care(wound vac, diabetic ulcers,venous stasis, surgical wounds), IV management, medication management using evidence based practice as guidelines
- Collected data and maintained exceptional electronic 6and written records to meet supervisory standards of care
- Participated in research study to address relevant issues in homecare
Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Regional
Brooklyn , NY
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Provided direct quality care to caseload of adult patients in their home setting to ensure patient safety
- Assessed and referred for other supportive services; Supervised, collaborated and delegated to supportive nursing staff
- Communicated and transcribed nursing orders and updated POC to facilitate continuity of care
- Provided and instructed on skilled wound care(wound vac, diabetic ulcers,venous stasis, surgical wounds), IV management, medication management using evidence based practice as guidelines
- Collected data and maintained exceptional electronic 6and written records to meet supervisory standards of care
- Participated in research study to address relevant issues in homecare, Coordinated care for diverse patient population from birth to death in their home setting
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records
- Performed wound care, IV management, medication administration, ostomy care all under Primary medical doctor using Standards of Care as guidelines
- Educated on health promotion and disease management to stabilize at risk patients in their home
Registered Nurse
Fairview Rehab and Nursing Home Queens
, NY
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Charge nurse for a 44 bed sub-acute unit of older adults with multiple chronic comorbidities
- Administered medications and treatments under MD supervision
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members and nursing staff for best patient outcomes
- Participated in staff meetings and collaborated well with others to foster relationships and patient satisfaction ratings
Unit Manager
St. Camillus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Stamford, CT
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed the daily operations of a 54 bed sub acute unit in a 160 bed facility
- Delegated to staff members workload, duties and expectations
- Participated in care planning, MDS and monthly meetings with other departments and Director of Nursing
- Maintained a good rapport with all team members, patients and family members by initiating ways to answer call bells timely and improved customer satisfaction ratings
Nursing Supervisor
Tallmadge Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center East Haven
, CT
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Supervised a 70 bed sub-acute and Long-term care facility
- Charge nurse for a 20 bed sub-acute care unit
- Delegated to nursing staff and provided in services to night staff for regulations and compliance issues
- Organized and promoted the daily functioning of facility
- Communicated with MD, pharmacist, Director of Nursing for patient and family related issues for patient focused care
Charge Nurse
Whitney Manor Health Care
Hamden, CT
10.2009 - 07.2010
- Charge Nurse on a 13 bed sub-acute unit of older adults with high rehab potential
- Performed skilled procedures such as wound care, IV care, ostomy care, urinary device care
- Collaborated with team members to stabilize patient condition and report all imminent findings to Medical supervisor for timely care
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of unit to facilitate day to day operations
- Performed nursing assessments for accurate documentation, regulations and Standards of Care
- Transcribed MD orders and filed old medical records to maintain comprehensive patient records
- Excellent references available upon request
Education
Masters - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
08.2009
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Program Evaluation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Needs Assessment
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Professional Development Specialist
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Curriculum Design
- Nurse Leader
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Competency Management
Additional Information
- LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/AWARD , Connecticut Registered Nurse License 03/2023 New York State Registered Nurse Licensure 02/2024 Basic Life Support 11/2022
Timeline
Case Manager
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
02.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Fairview Rehab and Nursing Home Queens
09.2017 - 01.2018
Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Service Of New York
10.2011 - 06.2018
Unit Manager
St. Camillus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2011 - 01.2012
Nursing Supervisor
Tallmadge Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center East Haven
08.2011 - 11.2011
Public Health Nurse
Visiting Nurse Regional
07.2010 - 03.2011
Charge Nurse
Whitney Manor Health Care
10.2009 - 07.2010
Masters - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
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