Kimberly Drew
Babylon,NY
Summary
Dedicated and hard working nursing professional with over 17 years experience working for a Certified Home Health Agency. Strong background in telehealth nursing and committed to utilizing my strengths and experience to support Catholic Health Homecare.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Telehealth Nurse
Catholic Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Interim Manager from January 1, 2022 through May 23, 2022.
- Assisted with transition to new telehealth equipment and computer platform, ensuring minimal disruption to patient services
- Effectively managed telehealth team of 15 staff members involved in equipment installation and management as well as patient monitoring.
- Maintained staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for patient safety.
- Provided remote nursing care to patients, assessing symptoms, and offering medical guidance via telehealth platform.
- Assessed patients' needs over phone and quickly developed immediate plan of care to guide both patient and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease management, treatment options, and emergency response strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure timely follow-ups and interventions.
Infusion Intake Nurse
Catholic Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Received and processed infusion referrals from intake department
- Coordinated with infusion vendors and team members the individualized patient care plan.
- Organized and scheduled infusion visits to meet patient needs.
- Maintained spreadsheet to properly account for all infusion patients with medications and vendors.
- Built strong relationship with infusion vendors to provide excellent and coordinated care to patients
- Relayed important lab values to both doctors and infusion vendors.
- Obtained and maintained proper and up to date infusion orders
- Telephonically communicated to patients and families plan of care.
Telehealth RN
Catholic Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
07.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided remote nursing care to patients, assessing symptoms, and offering medical guidance via telehealth platform.
- Assessed patients' needs over phone and quickly developed immediate plan of care to guide both patient and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease management, treatment options, and emergency response strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure timely follow-ups and interventions.
Field RN
Good Samaritan Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Case management and coordination
- Assessment of patient's health status and needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.2004
Skills
- Proficient in Netsmart and home care regulations
- Collaborative team player
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to multitask
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Telehealth Nurse
Catholic Home Care
01.2019 - Current
Infusion Intake Nurse
Catholic Home Care
01.2016 - 01.2019
Telehealth RN
Catholic Home Care
07.2012 - 01.2016
Field RN
Good Samaritan Home Care
07.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Farmingdale
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