KIMBERLY RALPH
Beechmont,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, time management, multitasking, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Patient Care Manager
Caretenders Home Health
Hartford, KY
07.2011 - Current
- Responsible for the comprehensive oversight and coordination of clinical services, this role involves directing and supervising an interdisciplinary team of staff to guarantee the delivery of high-quality care to home health patients within the team's jurisdiction, adhering to the physician-prescribed plan of care, and complying with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations.
- Coordinates the determination of patient home health benefits, medical necessity, and ongoing insurance approvals.
- Conducts reviews, evaluations, and supervision of service delivery to guarantee the appropriateness of care and the utilization of services, equipment, and supplies, which includes activities like random patient visits, medical record reviews, and case conferences.
- Inputs infections and incidents/occurrences into the online Risk Management Incident Reporting System in accordance with the specified policy.
- Ensure continuous assessment of patient needs and that the care provided is tailored to those needs, appropriate, and reasonable, meets home health eligibility criteria, and complies with physician orders.
- Coordinates care across all disciplines, involving physicians, durable medical equipment providers, caregivers or family members, transferring facilities, and any other relevant healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse Surgical Office Nurse Manager
Owensboro Health Medical Group Surgical Specialist
Greenville, KY
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
RN Charge Nurse
Outpatient Surgery/IV Infusion
Hartford, KY
08.2003 - 12.2011
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
- Managed and led a team of nurses in providing outpatient surgery and IV infusion services for 8 years.
RN Circulator
HealthSouth Surgery Center
Owensboro , KY
05.2001 - 08.2003
- Demonstrated expertise as an RN Circulator in the Operating Room for 6 years.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
RN Circulator
Owensboro Medical Health System
Owensboro, KY
12.1997 - 05.2003
- Demonstrated competency in administering conscious sedation medications, per protocol standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY12-1997
Skills
- Patient Management
- Chart updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Case Management
- Data Collection
- Care Planning
- Infectious disease control
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Licensed RN
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient Discharge
- HIPAA Education
- Culturally sensitive
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Call triaging
- Follow-up calls
- Epic EHR Management
- Home visits
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health care consultation
- Healthcare billing
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Records Management
- Home Health Care
- Managing deadlines
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- RN # 1087869
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Surgical Office Nurse Manager
Owensboro Health Medical Group Surgical Specialist
07.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse Patient Care Manager
Caretenders Home Health
07.2011 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
Outpatient Surgery/IV Infusion
08.2003 - 12.2011
RN Circulator
HealthSouth Surgery Center
05.2001 - 08.2003
RN Circulator
Owensboro Medical Health System
12.1997 - 05.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
- RN # 1087869
- BLS
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