Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kimberly Coodie

Ball,LA

Summary

Accomplished RN with extensive experience in home health and hospice enhancing patient care through effective care coordination and clinical assessments. Expert in patient education and advocacy, as well as mentoring others in their designated roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Transition Coordinator

Heart Of Hospice
04.2019 - Current
  • Performed full nursing assessments to help determine hospice eligibility
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care transition plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for inpatient hospice patients and those transitioning home
  • Supported patients and families through complex transitions for those involving end-of-life decisions
  • Collaborated with referral sources to ensure patient care.

Field Nurse

Elara Caring Home Health
05.2010 - 04.2019
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans
  • Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients
  • Actively participated in case conferences with other members of the healthcare team, discussing patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses entering the field, sharing best practices and offering guidance when needed
  • Performed routine physical assessments, identifying changes in health status and adjusting care plans accordingly.

Floor Nurse- Ortho and Neuro

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs, adjusting care plans accordingly
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.

Education

Associate of Science Nursing -

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
05.2008

Skills

  • Documentation accuracy
  • Care Coordinatiion
  • Clinical Assessments
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Education
  • Training and mentoring
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)

Timeline

Care Transition Coordinator

Heart Of Hospice
04.2019 - Current

Field Nurse

Elara Caring Home Health
05.2010 - 04.2019

Floor Nurse- Ortho and Neuro

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital
05.2008 - 05.2010

Associate of Science Nursing -

Louisiana State University At Alexandria

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kimberly Coodie