Kimberly Watson
O’Fallon,MO
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Care Manager
Viva Health
08.2012 - 12.2024
- Provided chronic disease management & education, addressed social determinants, guided patients through all transitions of care to be sure needs were met, developed, and maintained individualized plan of care on 800-1,000 patients a year
- Assured HEDIS measures were met
- Managed the care of Dual enrolled/SNP, Medicare, and commercial patients
- Provided social, community, and behavioral resources when needed
- Maintained 100% score on chart audits
- Participated in frequent interdisciplinary care team meetings to evaluate & adjust patients plan of care
Patient Care Manager
Vistacare Hospice
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Developed plan of care and assured documentation supports the plan of care
- Managed a case load of 30-40 patients
- Conducted home visits and assured all other disciplines were meeting patient's needs
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary care team meetings
- Coordinate patients care with medical director, nurse aides, and other disciplines
Director of Nursing
ARC Group Home
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed & implemented a comprehensive medication administration training program for direct care staff including initial training for new hires and ongoing professional development
- Completed monthly assessments on residential consumers and assured Medicaid regulation were met
- Managed the care of nineteen intellectually disabled consumers and approximately seventy-five day rehabilitation consumers
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Skills
- Strong Oral & Written Communication
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Basic Life Support
- Time Management
- Exceptional critical thinking
- Ability to influence others
- Microsoft office
- Teams
- Ring central
- Epic
- Electronic medical charting
- Zoom
- Good Judgment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ability to work independently
- Proficient in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Knowledge of quality improvement processes
- Knowledge of CMS guidelines including HEDIS measures
Timeline
RN Care Manager
Viva Health
08.2012 - 12.2024
Patient Care Manager
Vistacare Hospice
06.2010 - 08.2012
Director of Nursing
ARC Group Home
09.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
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