Kirby Phelps

Participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds evaluating patient progression, length of stay factors, and discharge barriers

Partnered with case management to coordinate discharge planning and ensure appropriate transitions of care

Assessed patient acuity and clinical indicators to support appropriate level of care decisions

Maintained detailed documentation supporting medical necessity, regulatory compliance, and quality standards

Assessed patient readiness for discharge using clinical indicators and established criteria to support safe care transitions

Reviewed patient charts to ensure documentation supported treatment plans, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Coordinated with physicians and case management to facilitate appropriate patient progression and discharge planning

Conducted advanced clinical assessments of high-acuity patients to determine appropriate transport and level of care needs

Maintained detailed documentation to support continuity of care and clinical decision making during patient transfers

Coordinated patient placement and care transitions with referring providers, receiving hospitals, EMS, fire departments, and law enforcement to ensure appropriate level of care and continuity of treatment

Delivered critical care to high-acuity patients across multiple healthcare systems while maintaining compliance with facility policies and standards of care

Rapidly adapted to new EMR systems, workflows, and clinical protocols while maintaining documentation accuracy

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions of care and appropriate patient progression

Provided care for high-acuity trauma and surgical ICU patients while monitoring clinical indicators impacting level of care

Served as charge nurse coordinating staffing, patient flow, and resource utilization

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient progression and discharge planning

Served as clinical coach supporting staff education and clinical standards

Participated in quality improvement initiatives including early mobility protocols to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications