Kia Boone
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate registered nurse with background in transplant, NICCU and dermatology. Skilled in fast-paced environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for patient needs and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
NICCU Registered Nurse
Children’s hospital of Los Angeles
12.2016 - Current
- Level IV, surgical NICCU
- Ability to apply critical thinking rapidly to emergency setting and have professional communication with patients care team such as physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, case managers and parents
- Advocate for patient by listening to concerns, educating family regarding specific medical issues, proper care methods and following up to ensure education was properly received before discharge
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Coordinator I
Cedars-Sinai
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Responsible for coordination, teaching and follow up care of pre, waitlist and post kidney transplant patients.
- Experience in transplant protocols, medications, placing orders and answering patient or multidisciplinary team questions for optimal patient outcome.
- Primary coordinator for the pre, waitlist and post interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacist, financial analysis, case managers, and support staff to facilitate patient progression throughout the transplant process.
- Skilled in managing self to obtain the most efficient organization, time management and productivity
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Associates in Dermatology
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for training and managing nursing assistant staff.
- Supported physicians in managing patient flow by preparing exam rooms, medical records before consultations, and assisting in procedures such as MOHS surgery.
- Ensured proper coding of diagnoses and procedures on billing forms before submitting them for payment while also handling prior authorizations for any treatments necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
University of Louisville
2016
Skills
- Critical care
- Patient advocacy
- Care team collaboration
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team leadership
References
Helen Pizzo, Cedars-Sinai Transplant Nephrologist (310) 423-3745, Helen.Pizzo@cshs.org
Brenda Barnum, Children's Hospital Los Angeles NICCU Manager, bbarnum@chla.usc.edu
Timeline
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Coordinator I
Cedars-Sinai
05.2022 - 03.2024
NICCU Registered Nurse
Children’s hospital of Los Angeles
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Associates in Dermatology
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
University of Louisville