Compassionate Registered Nurse Care Coordinator with 10+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in Long-term care, Hospital and Home Health settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
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KIMBERLY WOODEN
Oakland,TN
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellpoint Elevance HealthNashville, TN
LTSS Service Coordinator-RN Clinician
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises member's care plan to meet member's needs, with the goal of optimizing member health care across care continuum.
- Responsible for performing telephonic or face-to-face clinical assessments for the identification, evaluation, coordination and management of member's needs, including physical health, behavioral health, social services and long term services and supports
- Identifies members for high risk complications and coordinates care in conjunction with the member and the health care team.
- Manages members with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities, to insure cost effective and efficient utilization of health benefits.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Mission Health
Registered Nurse Unit Supervisor
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Monitoring resident needs, condition and care; administering medications and treatments as ordered by the physician; orders and receives medications from the pharmacy; admits and discharges residents; oversees CNA staff; ensures narcotic policy and procedures are followed; reports changes of condition to RN/Supervisor and physician as delegated; monitors for side effects of medication and reports PRN; ensures resident care plans are being followed.
- Transcribe and execute physician orders; completes documentation as required; completes fall reporting; reports any bruises, skin tears and abuse/neglect; gives report to nursing staff; follows and upholds Resident Bill of Rights and facility policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA requirements, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication to all residents/families/visitors/MD's/ a and coworkers.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
CROSSROADS HOSPICE
RN CASE MANAGER
06.2012 - 03.2020
Job overview
- As a Hospice Case Manager I provide support and counsel to clients who are facing terminal diseases and conditions
- I coordinate and collaborate with the hospice care team, (Physicians, Team Leaders, Social Workers, HHA, Bereavement
- Counselors, Chaplains)
- I evaluate a patients physical condition and develop a care plan that addresses any medical needs and social services
- Coordinate efforts the efforts of medical and nursing team members to provide appropriate care
- Provide hands on nursing care to clients(flu vaccines wound care, med administration etc.)
- Establish appropriate levels of care
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments, recertification, order DME equipment, medications and supplies
- Ensured HIPAA compliance, Maintain clients privacy, confidentiality, and safety, advocacy, adherence to ethical, legal and regulatory standards
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care
Education
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Master of Science from Masters of Science in Nursing
12.2023
University Overview
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSINGJacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
04.2018
University Overview
Jackson State Community CollegeJackson, TN
Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
05.2010
University Overview
Tennessee College of Applied TechnologyJackson,TN
DIPLOMA from Licensed Practical Nursing
09.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Self-motivated
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Strong clinical judgment
- Ability to Manage and Prioritize daily work effectively
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Timeline
LTSS Service Coordinator-RN Clinician
Wellpoint Elevance Health
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Unit Supervisor
Mission Health
10.2019 - Current
RN CASE MANAGER
CROSSROADS HOSPICE
06.2012 - 03.2020
Walden University
Master of Science from Masters of Science in Nursing
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Associate of Science from Registered Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
DIPLOMA from Licensed Practical Nursing
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