KIMBERLY SMITH
Crandall,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable Utilization Review Nurse promoting over 20+ years of expertise in healthcare industry. Knowledgeable in admissions and stay reviews. Maintains positive relationships with case managers and providers. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Amotec, Inc
01.2011 - Current
- Home Infusion RN PRN, IVIG, Remicade, Chemotherapy
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health System KY & IN
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Home Health RN, Case Management, Skilled Care, McKesson computer program
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Registered Nurse
1st care Home Health Services
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Home Health RN, Case Management, Skilled Care, Access computer program
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Home Health RN
Caretenders
06.2015 - 05.2018
- KIMBERLY SMITH RN, Crandall, IN 47114, kimmie4277@yahoo.com, (812)989-2147, Authorized to work in the US for any employer, Utilization management, RN Compact Licensure, Home Health RN, Case Management, Skilled Care, Home Care Home Base computer program
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Utilization Review Nurse
Humana Veterans
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Utilization Review: coordinated with VA on patients for joint replacement
- Pre surgery, inpatient stay and post surgery rehab coordination
- Patient Care Coordination Skills: care coordination, Post DC calls, assisting members with needs and resources
- Additional: Works well with others, team player, punctual, always willing to learn/ experience new levels of nursing, always willing to help others, dependable, and professional
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough utilization reviews and making recommendations for optimal treatment plans.
- Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Optimized hospital stays by monitoring admissions for appropriateness based on established clinical guidelines while considering each patient''s unique circumstances.
- Served as a vital liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies, fostering effective communication and coordination among all parties involved in the care process.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring appropriate level of care.
Registered Nurse
Clark Memorial Hospital
02.2000 - 08.2011
- Ambulatory Care Services - 11 years, Med-Surgical Nursing-4 Years, IV Therapy-2 years, Team Leader-7 years for Ambulatory Care and Wound Care
- Organized scheduling for patients and employees, billing, inventory, Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, Oncology/chemotherapy
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY01.2024
Associate in Nursing -
Ivy Tech State College
Sellersburg, IN01.2002
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN12.2000
Diploma -
Eastern High School
Pekin, IN01.1996
Skills
- Case Management
- Hospital Experience
- McKesson
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- IV Therapy
- Management Experience
- Utilization Management
- Home Health
- Home Care
- Computer Skills
- Infusion Experience
- Injections
- Post op
- Nurse Management
- Laboratory Experience
- Epic
- Supervising Experience
- Triage
- Phlebotomy
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Managed care
- Utilization review
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Records
- Venipuncture
- Utilization Review (3 years)
- Patient Observation
- Discharge Planning
- Support and Education
- Patient Care Coordination
- IV Infusion Treatments
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Medical Records
- Central Line Management
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Home Infusion Coordination
- Pediatric Infusions
- Infusion Pump Operation
- Immunoglobulin Therapy
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (BSN)
- Present281675
- BLS Certification
nursing licenses
BSN; Compact
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health System KY & IN
03.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
1st care Home Health Services
05.2018 - 03.2019
Home Health RN
Caretenders
06.2015 - 05.2018
Utilization Review Nurse
Humana Veterans
08.2011 - 06.2015
Infusion Nurse
Amotec, Inc
01.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clark Memorial Hospital
02.2000 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Associate in Nursing -
Ivy Tech State College
LPN - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Diploma -
Eastern High School
- Registered Nurse (BSN)
- Present281675
- BLS Certification
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