Kim Gregg
Dover,De
Summary
Registered Nurse deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care. Nursing background includes pediatric homecare, Medical surgical, Long term and Rehabilitation nursing. Repeatedly recognized for knowledge, expertise and achievements in areas including: Quality Nursing Care, Clinical & Communication Skills, EMR Tools, Medical Team Collaboration, Parent Education & Training, Accuracy of Charts & Records, Patient & Family Relations, JCAHO & HIPAA Standards, Lifesaving Interventions. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Vital Care Health Strategies-DOC Contract
12.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
RN- Nurse Educator
Centurion Managed Care-DOC Contract
06.2020 - Current
- Provide peer-to-peer education and consultation to RN, Physician, and other healthcare staff in support of end-user education needs in the healthcare setting
- BLS Renewal classes on monthly basis
- Work closely with CQI staff to pinpoint needs of company and assist with resolving issues stemming from lack of medical device knowledge or understanding of the particular product
- Assist in the delivery of medical device-related in-service education to support key patients.
RN
Bay health Kent Hospital, Wound Care Center
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Access the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds
- Management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments
- Provide care that will quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites, and abscesses
- Access the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds
- Educate Patient and Family members in the area of proper wound care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN
Genex Services, Nurse Case Manager
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualized patient care cycles
- Advocate patient welfare, set up transportation, schedule services, ensure patient safely return to work Within NYS guidelines
- Serve as liaison between patients, healthcare providers and families
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN
Interim Health Care , Smithtown NY Register Nurse Supervisor
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Contacts enrollees at predetermined intervals based on need
- Conducts face-to-face visits with each enrollee/caregiver in their homes, physician's offices, or other mutually agreed upon location
- Assesses members on enrollment to identify needs/barriers and close gaps in care
- Identifies over/under utilization promptly, and takes appropriate action according to organizational policy
- Completes routine care coordination and care management activities with attention to quality, timeliness and in compliance with company policy and national standards.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN
Pilgrims Psychiatric Center Brentwood, NY
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Observes assigned patients on a daily basis to identify, interpret, and document physical and emotional status and/or patterns, such as assaultive or suicidal behavior, and response to treatment or medication; as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assists in formulating a diagnosis and developing and implementing individualized patient treatment plans based on observations; provides crisis intervention to those individuals experiencing acute episodes
- Participates in or leads individual or group counseling sessions, family conferences, and recreational and social therapy Administers psychotropic medications to patients, monitors use, and documents reactions; instructs patients on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medication, and explains the legal process
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN
North well Health Stern Family center and Rehab, Southside Hospital NY
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Teach patients about disease, injuries and related disabilities as well as self-care skills
- Teach the patient how to self-manage their current conditions
- Provide proper skin care to prevent skin breakdown and ensure patients are properly positioned to prevent joints from becoming immobile.
LPN
Nesconset Nursing center and Rehabilitation, NY
01.2007 - 08.2016
- Admitting new residents
- Assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms
- Assigning and delegating duties to non-licensed nursing staff
- Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff
- Verifying patients are taking the correct dosages of medications
- Treatments for wound care, ointments various eye and ear medications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of NY
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- First Aid and CPR (all current)
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
References
Reference available upon request
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Vital Care Health Strategies-DOC Contract
12.2023 - Current
RN- Nurse Educator
Centurion Managed Care-DOC Contract
06.2020 - Current
RN
Bay health Kent Hospital, Wound Care Center
09.2019 - 04.2024
RN
Genex Services, Nurse Case Manager
09.2018 - 08.2019
RN
Pilgrims Psychiatric Center Brentwood, NY
08.2017 - 08.2018
RN
North well Health Stern Family center and Rehab, Southside Hospital NY
07.2016 - 08.2018
RN
Interim Health Care , Smithtown NY Register Nurse Supervisor
02.2016 - 03.2019
LPN
Nesconset Nursing center and Rehabilitation, NY
01.2007 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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