Kim Mizell

• KIM_MIZELL@YAHOO.COM.

Responsible for mixing all immunotherapy solutions for individual patients. Responsible for maintaining the mixing log on every patient, including the patient’s name, extract used for mixing, mixing and expiration dates and lot numbers. Responsible for ordering allergen supplies for the Practice.

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) providing top quality care with direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

• Preventative Health
• Chronic Disease Management
• Patient and family advocacy
• Charting and clinical documentation
• Telephone triage
• Excellent Communication and Problem Solving Skills
• EMR experience
• Chemotherapy regimen entry and management
• Liaison between physician and patient
• Patient monitoring
• Sick visit procedures
• Patient care planning
• Patient education
• Prior Authorizations
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Coordinate and maintain complete written documentation on all prior authorization’s requests.
• Answer inbound calls regarding authorizations within established time frame.

• Substance abuse/Mental Health RN.
• Responsible for monitoring and treatment of 15-20 patients in detox setting.
• Responsible for new patient admissions, starting patient on proper detox protocol based on patient history and symptoms of withdraw.
• Worked closely with physician to ensure patient's complete safe detox and any psychiatric concerns.
• Coordinated with director and social workers to keep all informed of patients plans and developments.
• Provision of treatment goals and group counseling to assist in the development of strategies to maintain sobriety.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

• Deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate patient care.
• On call RN, met with CPI worker and child to assess health of child before placement during COVID pandemic.
• Collaborated with Social Workers regarding placement of child.

• Worked with mentoring RN on medical surgical floor to complete 96 hours of clinical hours for RN refresher course.

• Case managed patient's care by working with home health care team.
• Admitted,discharged, and re-certified patients in home setting; provided wound care, indwelling and external catheter care, medication administration and education, disease management, and caregiver education; assisted with getting insurance approval for services; assisted and educated family members regarding patient care; modified and individualized care according to patient and family culture, demographics, history, and needs.
• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
• Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
• Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
• Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
• Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
• Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.

• Completed intake assessments to determine level of care needed; developed and implemented individual short and long-term psychiatric treatment plans with adult and geriatric populations.
• Treated patients with substance abuse/addiction disorders, mood disorders, and behavioral disorders.
• Monitored patients' mental and emotional condition; frequently assessed potential safety concerns and provided companion services.
• Conducted groups on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing, member of treatment team assisted with implementing patient care plan.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and RN workshops.

• Rapidly admitted and stabilized trauma victims from Life Flight and ER, monitored patients' medications & vitals, assisted physicians with medical procedures at bedside, escorted patients to out of unit procedures, assisted physicians and fellow nurses with advanced cardiac life support.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.

• RN responsible for 6-8 patient's care and response to treatment, progress toward goals, physical assessments, administration of medication, assisted physicians with bedside procedures.
• Acted as patient advocate; interacted in a timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care and efficiency.
• Evaluated patient's response to treatment and progress toward goals.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Responsible for 25-30 patients daily including patient assessments, education, medication administration, tracking/ monitoring wounds for entire facility, coordinating with physicians and others regarding patient care plans.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.