Kendra Frick
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Hospice Case Manager/ On Call Runner
Silverado Hospice
Addison, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and families to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Administered patient care and medication management in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and end-of-life care options.
- Evaluated patient acuity and individual requirements to strategically prioritize nursing interventions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Knights of Comfort Hospice
Dallas, Tx
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered comprehensive support for physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of each patient and their family members.
- Provided education to patients and families to help facilitate peace of mind during end-of-life processes.
- Adjusted care plans proactively to minimize issues uncovered with regular assessments.
- Facilitated open communication between patients and healthcare team, discussing medications and terminal illness care to improve understanding.
- Supervised work of CNA's assessing work performance regularly.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for diverse patient needs within hospice settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient eligibility for hospice services.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager/On Call
Centric Healthcare Hospice
Plano, Tx
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Established individualized plans of care based on diagnoses, symptoms, psychosocial/spiritual needs, location, mental and physical capabilities, and support system anticipating and catering to patients' needs all throughout.
- Responsible for evaluations, assessments, admissions, and education regarding hospice services, ethical treatment standards, patient rights, and individualized plan of care.
- Coordinate and communicate patient care with the Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team.
- Educated patients and their families on disease process and death and dying process.
- Assessed the need for and initiated crisis care when appropriate.
RN Case Manager
Compass Hospice
Dallas, Tx
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed and monitored appropriate plans of care and provided recommendations or skilled services after clinical review.
- Conducted initial and comprehensive assessment of patients to effectively determine needs and develop plans of care.
- GIP admissions.
Cover /on call RN
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Sherman, TX
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided skilled and empathic nursing services to pediatric and young adult population in home settings, focusing on patients with neuromuscular diseases, including tracheotomy, ventilator-dependent, and IV/PICC line therapy patients.
- Monitored intravenous and nutrition therapy as it applied to disease process.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel RN | Cross Country Travel Corp
Boca Raton, FLA
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Hemby Children's Hospital 13 week travel assignment to 35 bed Pediatric medical surgical unit and 60 bed Neonatal intensive care unit.
- Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque, New 13 week travel assignment to 28 bed pediatric medical surgical unit and 70 bed Neonatal intensive care unit.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Medical City Lewisville
Lewisville, TX
12.2009 - 01.2017
- Promoted patient health among pediatric populations in the Medical Surgical Unit collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Provided extensive education to patients and care on chronic disease and respiratory management to control and mitigate complications and readmission.
- Organized and delegated responsibilities and assignments to nursing and ancillary staff based on patient acuity and staffing requirements.
- Participated in practice model and unit-based committees.
- Implemented policy for Intravenous Magnesium in acute asthma exacerbation.
- Float pool to Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Education
Associate of Science -
Excelsior College of Nursing
Albany, NY06.2008
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Working Collaboratively
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- End-Of-Life Care
- Effective Communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
RN Hospice Case Manager/ On Call Runner
Silverado Hospice
04.2022 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Knights of Comfort Hospice
03.2021 - 03.2022
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager/On Call
Centric Healthcare Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2021
RN Case Manager
Compass Hospice
08.2018 - 09.2019
Cover /on call RN
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
09.2017 - 09.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel RN | Cross Country Travel Corp
01.2017 - 07.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Medical City Lewisville
12.2009 - 01.2017
Associate of Science -
Excelsior College of Nursing