Kimberly Kanaitis
Cromwell,CT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a solid background in nursing consultations, bringing over 30 years of medical care and case review experience. Well-organized and diligent with an analytical mindset. Knowledgeable about reviewing standards of care, analyzing provider merits and assessing risk exposure. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Department of Children and Families
02.2017 - Current
- Community Liaison, Health educator, Healthcare coordinator, Health policy consultant, Health oversight and monitoring
- Provide and triage nurse clinical consultations to ensure health and safety of children served by DCF through a series of consultative, care coordination, and collaborative activities
- Assist CPS team in decision-making process which involves understanding and transference of medical and health related information to appropriate shareholders
- Meeting children’s health care needs across continuum of care
- Ensure children with complex medical needs have access to community services and supports within home and community to promote optimal health and social-emotional well-being
- Supervise and provide clinical support to 3 Clinical Nurse Coordinators
- Provide statewide supervisory coverage
- Review medical records and summarize care
- Research best nursing practices
- Review medical records and summarize care needs
- Created medical exhibits to correlate with testimony
- Identify qualified medical experts to testify for cases
- Consult with attorneys on malpractice, child abuse claims
- Develop/Enforce nursing practice standards and recommended departmental policies and procedures to improve health outcomes for children
- Onboard new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions
- Coordinate departmental operations according to administrative, legal, and medical guidelines
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care
- Interact effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services
- Administer performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel
- Support patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans
- Serve as a clinical resource to staff and families
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare providers
- Identify clinical risks and implement appropriate preventative actions
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Professor
Central Connecticut State University
01.2016 - Current
- Spring Nursing 270: Gerontology
- Conduct clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instruct and coach students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provide educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provide immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Deliver individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provide nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Part Time Geriatric Clinical Instructor
Lincoln Technical School
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Department of Children and Families
03.2012 - 02.2017
- Community Liaison, Health educator, Healthcare coordinator, Health policy consultant, Health oversight and monitoring
- Provide nurse clinical consultation to ensure health and safety of children served by DCF through series of consultative, care coordination, and collaborative activities
- Assist CPS team in decision-making process which involves understanding and transference of medical and health related information to appropriate shareholders
- Meeting children’s health care needs across continuum of care
- Ensure children with complex medical needs have access to community services and supports within home and community to promote optimal health and social-emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Per Diem Homecare Nurse
Staff Mates
03.2007 - 01.2013
- Home visits to infant, child, adult, and elderly populations
- Develop and implement individual medical treatment plans
- Perform home safety evaluations and assess equipment needs
- Lead health promotion and disease prevention educational sessions
- Orient and supervise home health aides (HHA)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through case conferences
- Provide community referrals as needed.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
School Nurse
Hartford Public Schools
10.2000 - 03.2012
- Supervise, instruct, and mentor student nurses and new nursing staff
- Assisted in school health policy revision and revision School Nurse Procedural Manual
- Coordinate students’ medical needs with physicians and other community providers
- Provide first-aid and emergency care
- Teach and provide support to paraprofessionals working with medically complex students
- Attend PPT, student assistance team, and crisis team meetings
- Coordinator for Health and Safety Committee
- Develop nursing goals for special education students with individualized education plans
- Administer health information sessions for parents and teachers at PTO meetings
- Assist uninsured and insured families in accessing essential healthcare services
- Administer state mandated health screenings and vaccination series
- Review/maintain school health records in accordance with state mandates
- Coordinate annual blood borne pathogen in-service training for entire school staff
- Provide referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education Track -
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.1993
Diploma in Nursing (RN) -
Ona M. Wilcox School of Nursing
Middletown, CT01.1991
Skills
- Practicing Registered Nurse for over 30 years
- Cultural competency and sensitivity
- Records Review and data analysis
- Nursing Consultation
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Part Time Geriatric Clinical Instructor
Lincoln Technical School
06.2017 - 10.2019
Nurse Consultant
Department of Children and Families
02.2017 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Professor
Central Connecticut State University
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Department of Children and Families
03.2012 - 02.2017
Per Diem Homecare Nurse
Staff Mates
03.2007 - 01.2013
School Nurse
Hartford Public Schools
10.2000 - 03.2012
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education Track -
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Hartford
Diploma in Nursing (RN) -
Ona M. Wilcox School of Nursing
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