Kimberly Haskett
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
"A believer in innovative thinking, I see Nursing as a solution to healthcare challenges. leverage the strength, and impact of nurses to lead important change."
Passionate Nurse Manager brings talents in patient education, employee management and leadership development. Develops departmental budgets and maintains inventories of medical equipment, supplies and medicines. Productive mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
- Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Oversee entire 2N unit of 28 patients and provide timely documentation and feedback to providers and bedside clinicians.
Director of Admissions and Professional Relationships
Health and Palliative Care
Fort Pierce, FL
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed admission staff for compliance, procedures.
- Developed with team a new foundation to ensure timely admissions.
- Reviewed documentation by admission staff.
- Engaged with vendors on barriers for smooth communication, and timely discharges.
Administrator
ProMedica Senior Care
Augusta, GA
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Agency Administrator: ACHC recertification; fiscal responsibility
- Organizational operations.
- Direct reports of 40 staff members
- Policy review
- State compliance
- Developed education material for staff to reference on bedside procedures
Patient Care Administrator
VITAS Healthcare
Lecanto, FL
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Direct reports of 150 staff members
- Retention of all direct reports during tenure
- Participated in difficult cases to show support for staff members.
- Initiated a debriefing after complex case.
- Maintained visibility with patients, families and staff.
- Collaborated with vendors for smooth transition of patients home.
- Performed bedside admissions and visits to assist staff.
- Attended terminal extubation
RN Team Lead
VITAS Healthcare
Palm Coast, FL
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Case management
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Responded promptly to requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues and coordinate activities among departments.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Managed daily operations of the team including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance and approving time off requests.
- Set objectives for teams based on organizational goals; monitored performance against targets; provided feedback and took corrective action when needed.
- Established effective communication channels between departments to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently.
- Identified training needs, created a comprehensive onboarding program and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as customer surveys or market research studies to inform decisions about product development or customer service initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on projects, provide updates on changes in policy or procedure, and address any issues that need to be addressed.
- Developed and implemented team-building strategies to promote collaboration and cohesion.
- Recruited qualified candidates through job postings, interviews and referrals; evaluated resumes and applications; extended offers of employment.
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Staffing
10.2016 - 02.2018
- ICU travel nurse
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
Case Manager
Lebanon VAMC
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Superior Achievement, Service Award
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Analyzed financial information related to insurance coverage eligibility prior to initiating services.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Developed program for traveling veterans to ensure that patient had contact in visiting city.
Registered Nurse
Lebanon VAMC
Lebanon, PA
01.2010 - 11.2014
- ICU Charge Nurse
- Maintained a safe environment for the ICU staff and patients by ensuring that all safety protocols were followed consistently.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing care plans based on the assessment of each patient's needs.
- Conducted weekly unit meetings to review policy changes or updates related to clinical practices or regulatory standards.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques when caring for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly to stay current on best practices in critical care nursing.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Initiated life-saving measures when necessary such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or emergency drug administration.
- Provided direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care services across the continuum.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, laboratory values, physical assessments, cardiac rhythms and medication administration.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
RN Charge Nurse
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER
Pottsville, PA
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Charge Nurse
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based practice for patients.
- Managed complex clinical situations involving multiple concurrent illnesses or trauma requiring rapid decision making skills.
- Identified potential ethical issues related to end-of-life decisions or resource utilization concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid balance and laboratory results to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.
- Utilized advanced technology equipment such as ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps.
- Evaluated effectiveness of teaching strategies used during patient education sessions.
- Implemented infection control measures utilizing current standards of practice guidelines.
- Investigated incidents reported through quality assurance processes, identifying areas for improvement within unit.
- Administered medications according to established policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy of dose and time intervals.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and healthcare staff regarding changes in condition or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to family members while maintaining respect for cultural diversity.
- Developed and implemented team goals and objectives related to quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment, planning and implementation of treatment plans.
- Developed protocols for emergency response scenarios based on best practices from national organizations.
Education
Masters in business administration -
Alvernia University
12.2021
Masters in Nurse Executive -
Wilkes University
12.2018
BSN - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Schuylkill Business Institute of Healthcare
Pottsville, PA04-2004
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Basic Life Support
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Patient Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Emotional Intelligence
- Culturally sensitive
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Family and patient support
- Cardiac Care
- Documentation and Charting
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- RN, 04/01/26, FL
Groups
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American College of Healthcare Executives
Personal Information
Title: Leadership Outside of Box
Awards
- Cum Laude
- Daisy Award
- Service Excellence
- Superior Achievement
- Vitas Best
Affiliations
- UCC
- ACHE
- Silver Quality Essentials
- Bronze Quality Essentials
Accomplishments
- Multiple Above and Beyond 2022-to present
- Vitas Best 2022
- Daisy Award-2016
- Sigma Theta Tau-2009
- Cum Laude-2009
Timeline
Case Manager
Mayo Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Director of Admissions and Professional Relationships
Health and Palliative Care
10.2021 - 10.2022
Administrator
ProMedica Senior Care
11.2020 - 10.2021
Patient Care Administrator
VITAS Healthcare
11.2018 - 11.2020
RN Team Lead
VITAS Healthcare
02.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Staffing
10.2016 - 02.2018
Case Manager
Lebanon VAMC
11.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Lebanon VAMC
01.2010 - 11.2014
RN Charge Nurse
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER
03.2009 - 12.2009
Masters in business administration -
Alvernia University
Masters in Nurse Executive -
Wilkes University
BSN - Nursing
Alvernia University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Schuylkill Business Institute of Healthcare
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