Kira Blaney
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
To provide competent and compassionate nursing care with an overall understanding the patient's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop Nurse
Surgery Center Of Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Established initial contact and assessment of patients scheduled for procedures/surgeries in the outpatient setting.
- Performed timely thorough nursing assessment prior to patient undergoing surgical procedures.
- Worked closely with anesthesia and physician to identify any barriers that would interfere with patient safety.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Care Transitions Coordinatior
Encompass Home Health
Lufkin, TX
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided extensive support to patients and helped with acclimation to new settings.
- Collaborated with service members to provide effective transition planning from hospital setting to home.
- Researched and located appropriate services for patients with various disorders.
- Asked appropriate open-ended questions to discover individual needs and requirements.
- Educated individuals on available educational materials, videos and online sites.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Utilization Management RN
Tenet Healthcare
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Reviewed clinical information to help determine appropriate hospital admission status
- Managed gathering of clinical information to submit to insurance companies for inpatient and observation authorizations
- Helped coordinate inpatient denials with hospital physician advisor
- Performed continued stay reviews on Medicare patients.
RN Case Manager/Discharge Planner
Tenet Healthcare
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Performed adult transition assessments on hospital patients to assist in identifying discharge needs
- Worked to arrange safe post acute discharge plan including placement for home health, skilled nursing, inpatient rehab, and long term acute care as well as necessary durable medical equipment
- Assisted UM nurse as needed from July 2016 - March 2019.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Tenet Healthcare
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Provided bedside nursing care to a wide array of patients including surgical, medical, pediatric, and hospice
- Worked to effectively communicate care plans with each patient's care team including physicians, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, pharmacist, and patient care technician
- Cross training in the Emergency Room and Direct Admissions Unit.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2008 - 02.2011
- Received, processed, and filled patient prescriptions in an organized way
- Ordered out of stock medications
- Communicated with physicians/insurance companies to resolve problems
- Used customer service skills to help patients locate over the counter products.
Certified Nurses Aide
Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center
05.2003
- Assisted resident's with activities of daily living
- Provided emotional support with effective listening/communication skills
- Assisted nurses in medical procedures as needed.
Advanced Illness Management Palliative Care Nurse
Illumia Health
Lufkin, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans for symptom management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery for patients and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers on palliative treatment options, enhancing understanding of disease processes.
- Monitored and documented changes in patient conditions to inform ongoing care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX08.2010
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Documenting Assessments
- Care Plan Implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- BLS/PALS/ACLS Certification
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- Basic Life Saving
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (not active)
- Pharmacy Technician (not active)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Advanced Illness Management Palliative Care Nurse
Illumia Health
07.2024 - Current
Preop Nurse
Surgery Center Of Nacogdoches
07.2021 - Current
Care Transitions Coordinatior
Encompass Home Health
10.2020 - 07.2021
Utilization Management RN
Tenet Healthcare
03.2019 - 10.2020
RN Case Manager/Discharge Planner
Tenet Healthcare
07.2016 - 10.2020
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Tenet Healthcare
06.2012 - 07.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2008 - 02.2011
Certified Nurses Aide
Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center
05.2003
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Stephen F. Austin State University