Kimberly Drew
Babylon,NY
Summary
Dedicated and hard working registered nurse with over 14 years experience working in a Certified Home Health Agency. Committed to utilizing my strengths and experience to support Catholic Health.
Overview
14
14
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.
- Coordinated transition of equipment and computer program vendors.
- Effectively managed telehealth team of 15 staff members involved in equipment installation and management as well and patient monitoring.
- Remotely triaged patients by viewing vital signs and then provided skilled assistance to both patient and their families.
- Assessed patients' needs over phone and quickly developed immediate plan of care to guide both patient and families.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss patient status and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Telephonically educated patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Infusion Intake Nurse
Catholic Home Care
Farmingdale, NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Received 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
- Remotely triaged patients by viewing vital signs and then provided skilled assistance to both patient and their families.
- Assessed patients' needs over phone and quickly developed immediate plan of care to guide both patient and families.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss patient status and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Telephonically educatied patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
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
Similar Profiles
Summer RoanSummer Roan
Home Care Nurse at Catholic Home CareHome Care Nurse at Catholic Home Care
Anita SarpongAnita Sarpong
Personal Support Worker at Mother And Child Home CarePersonal Support Worker at Mother And Child Home Care
Rachael HerbertRachael Herbert
Preceptor at Catholic Health ServicePreceptor at Catholic Health Service