Kev Wilcoxson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
A multi-talented, resourceful and highly successful, efficient Nursing Supervisor and Nurse whose abilities brings:
- Skilled Infusion Nurse coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care to meet standards of practice.
- Outstanding leadership skills in managing a highly successful, efficient, and productive department at North Kansas City Hospital.
- Exceptional ability to organize and manage a fast-paced, challenging clinical operations in Orthopedic Clinic.
- A passion for making a positive difference in every situation.
- A caring and compassionate concern for patients, physicians, and staff.
- A concern for the knowledge and skills of staff members.
- The ability to anticipate and plan for the unexpected.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
GIA Alliance
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of Biologic medications administered on a home base schedule for efficient patient care provision.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Improved patient outcomes with timely assessment, intervention, documentation of vital signs and symptoms.
- Provide effective communication and education on medication side effects and post-treatment care.
- Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
- Promoted continuity of care by working closely with physicians to update treatment plans based on changes in patient condition or response to therapy.
- Ensured strict adherence to protocols for administration of infusion medications to ensure proper dosing, compatibility and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
Registered Nurse Clinician
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered an average of 30 calls, emails, and faxes per day, responding to patient inquiries, resolving problems, and informing patients of new developments.
- Reported on patients' status and delegated nursling assignments to achieve best results.
- Explained post-treatment care needs, diet and nutrition programs, and proper medication self-administration, procedures to patients and their families to help them manage illness.
- Advocated for patients in my care and implemented prescribed treatment strategies sing firsthand knowledge and clinical expertise.
- Explained course of treatment and medications to patients and caregivers in simple terms, including side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, nutritionist, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans, and usage of electronic charting systems to track all patient interactions and interventions.
Registered Nurse Clinician
University Health Truman Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Assist with prepping of charts for patients for upcoming visits by gathering information from other hospitals and clinics.
- Assist Physician in follow up with patients regarding care, such as test results and plan of care.
- Works closely with nursing leadership to improve patient care and staff performances.
- Provided specialized nursing treatment, care and education to patients preparing for Orthopedic surgical procedures. Provides direct nursing care to patients, performs preoperative health assessment for preparedness for surgical procedures, assists health care providers with medical procedures.
- Identifies patient caseload through referrals and active case findings.
- Assists in developing protocols for carrying out health care providers orders.
- Assess learning readiness and provide discharge teaching.
Supervisor, Pre-Surgery Clinic
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Manage team of 17 Nurses and Medical Techs responsible for ensuring that patients scheduled for surgery are physically and emotionally ready
- Oversee the smooth flow of patient appointments in collecting, processing, analyzing, and implementing key data necessary for surgical success.
- Perform crisis intervention, patient counseling, expedite special patient requirements and mange multiple activities simultaneously.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
Pain Management Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Medical Center
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Assisted in provision of pain management and performance pain management consultations.
- Evaluated and assessed patient medical condition through use of histories, physical examinations, and review of previous medical record.
- Administered medications, measures, and treatments to ensure patient comfort and minimize pain and suffering.
- Increased compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices in pain management and integrating evidence-based guidelines into practice.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists such as physical therapists or psychologists when necessary for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Consulted with physician to determine course of treatment to promote pain management.
- Served as resource for nursing staff by sharing expertise in pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to pain management.
Adjunct Professor
Concorde Career Colleges
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for developing curriculum, teaching, lecturing, administrating exams and grades.
- Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning.
- Prepare and deliver course lectures and clinical stimulation and experience.
- Utilize active learning (facilitation), authentic assessment, and clinical assignments to support teaching and learning outcomes of the college.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Medical Center
06.2000 - 08.2005
- Assess nursing care throughout the entire surgical process.
- Met with patients before surgery and conducted health history exam, and other necessary assessments
- Prepared patient for surgery and performed all necessary interventions such as vital signs, medication administration.
- Acted as circulating nurse during surgery.
- Positioned, performed sterile preps and administered needed medications, fluids, and dressings.
- Assisted anesthesiologist with nerve blocks.
- Administered conscious sedation for pain management.
- Monitoring patient's vital signs during conscious sedation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO05.2000
Skills
- Infusion Medication Administration
- Serving as a Patient Advocate
- Member of Leadership Committees
- Outstanding listening and patient communication abilities
- Seeks information from all sources
- Passionate in providing patient care
- Constantly striving to find ways to improve processes and productivity
- New staff training for better patient care
- Resolves issues quickly and decisively
- Thrives on new challenges and taking on greater responsibilities
- Enthusiastic and outgoing personality
Accomplishments
- Serving as a patient advocate.
- Member of Leadership Committees.
- Increased patient processing capacity from 15 to 25 daily.
- As part of Leadership Class Project, resolving a major contamination problem with specimen cups by replacing the current product with a more durable cup, saving the hospital some $300,00 in annual decontamination costs.
- Participated in seamlessly implementing a new Cerner data management system, and then taught department members on fully utilizing the new program.
- Redesigned staff nursing duties, adding a Nursing Tech positions to absorb the basic duties of the Nursing Staff to give them more time for skilled nursing activities.
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
GIA Alliance
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinician
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse Clinician
University Health Truman Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2022
Supervisor, Pre-Surgery Clinic
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2017
Adjunct Professor
Concorde Career Colleges
01.2010 - 01.2012
Pain Management Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Medical Center
08.2005 - 08.2012
Perioperative Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Medical Center
06.2000 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Jewell College
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