Kiana Cummings
Registered Nurse
Eugene,OR
Summary
RN with 17 years of experience ranging from acute care to vascular access, to home health field work, and office administration. High integrity and care for people wanting to pursue my passion to assist patients' healing, specifically in regard to wound care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, reliable, and motivated to help patients attain goals of healing and overall well-being. Values continued learning and ensuring patients feel comfortable with their understanding of their disease process, as well as advocating for patients' ability to have all the necessary information to feel empowered in their healthcare.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Office Nurse
CareResource Hawai'i
Honolulu
10.2019 - 03.2025
- Assisted with scheduling patient visits.
- Reviewed vital sign alerts and clinicians' follow-up notes to ensure providers were notified, as needed.
- Assisted clinicians with uploading wound care notes and orders from Epic.
- Provided wound care measurements and related information to vendors, e.g., 3M, whose wound vac supplies were being used by mutual patients.
- Provided supporting evidence based on clinicians' notes to the Veterans Administration so that TriWest-insured patients could receive coverage for additional home health services, or extend their services.
- Reviewed charts to ensure verbal or signed orders were received from providers in order to continue with home health visits after start of care evaluations were completed.
- Assisted in requesting or ensuring insurance authorization was received, so that evaluation and routine visits could be scheduled.
- Resource for clinicians needing support in the field, as needed.
- Attended monthly meetings with the Clinical Management Team to discuss processes and issues affecting workflows, and to help support the clinicians, and ensure patients were receiving the care they needed.
Home Health RN
Attention Plus Care - Hawaii's Choice For Home Health Care
Honolulu
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care to the pediatric population in the home setting, including head-to-toe assessments, ensuring all necessary medical supplies were immediately accessible, administering NG/G-tube feedings, tracheostomy care, vent checks, administering medications, vital signs, assisting with developmental progress, and chores to help provide respite to parents of clients, such as cleaning supplies, organizing, laundry, etc.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Home Health RN Case Manager
O'ahu Home Healthcare
Honolulu
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for effective home health management.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and home care procedures.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health records using Oasis.
- Communicated regularly with physicians about patient needs and treatment adjustments.
- Performed case management functions such as referrals to community resources or other healthcare providers as needed.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Advised families on how best to manage chronic illnesses at home.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Recognized when a change in condition warrants further evaluation or intervention and took appropriate action.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from home health services to other settings.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, provided wound care including use of wound vacs, and managed catheters.
- Collected samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes, including peripheral lab draws and accessing PICC lines.
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Systems
Portland
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered vascular access procedures using ultrasound guidance for patient comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on vascular access techniques and maintenance.
- Monitored patient vital signs during and after vascular access procedures.
- Documented procedural details accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Evaluated patient responses to vascular access interventions and reported findings.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Implemented evidence based practice guidelines related to care of VADs.
- Obtained orders from physicians prior to initiation or discontinuation of therapies delivered via a vascular access device.
- Performed dressing changes on vascular access sites to maintain patency.
- Managed the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter lines.
- Reported any adverse events or complications related to the use of the device immediately to the physician.
Medical Specialties RN
Legacy Health Systems
Tualatin
04.2013 - 10.2015
- Provided direct patient care and clinical documentation for an average of 4 patients a shift in an acute care setting with diagnoses ranging from COPID and CHF exacerbation, pneumonia and cellulitis to alcohol withdrawal and suicidal ideation/suicide attempt.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented findings in EPIC.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Systems
Portland
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided direct patient care and clinical documentation for an average of 4 patients on a unit that merged medical, cardiac, stroke and renal transplant patients. Training included 14 contact hours of Basic EKG Interpretation, 4 contact hours of Basic 12-Lead Interpretation and 5 contact hours of Stroke Program Orientation. Received ACLS certification.
Medical Specialties, Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Systems
Portland
06.2005 - 01.2012
- Provided direct patient care and clinical documentation for an average of 5 patients per shift for a population with emphasis on renal disease and pre/post renal transplant.
- Provided continues ambulatory PD and automated PD.
- Floated to surgical, neurological, oncology, orthopedic and cardiac units.
- Served as preceptor for new RN graduates and as relief charge for 3 years.
- Performed wound care including use of wound vacs.
- Unit served as overflow for Behavior Health patients including suicidal ideation and attempt.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
Portland, OR06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Linfield College
Portland, OR12-2000
Skills
- Epic charting
- Oasis charting
- Wound care management
- Care coordination
- PICC placement and management
- Peripheral IV placement and management
- Lab draws
- CAPD
- Catheter placement and management
Affiliations
- Passionate about learning Hawaiian language, history and culture and passing knowledge to my 9 year old son.
- Enjoy camping with friends and family.
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Daisy Award while working in Tualatin, OR in 2013. A patient of mine was feeling anxious and nervous and our conversation and time helped her feel at ease while hospitalized.
Timeline
Clinical Office Nurse
CareResource Hawai'i
10.2019 - 03.2025
Home Health RN
Attention Plus Care - Hawaii's Choice For Home Health Care
06.2019 - 09.2019
Home Health RN Case Manager
O'ahu Home Healthcare
04.2018 - 04.2019
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Systems
09.2016 - 11.2017
Medical Specialties RN
Legacy Health Systems
04.2013 - 10.2015
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Systems
02.2012 - 08.2012
Medical Specialties, Registered Nurse
Legacy Health Systems
06.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Linfield College
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