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KIRSTEN ADRION

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Qualified Nurse with strong background in RN case management. Demonstrated ability to coordinate patient care plans and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Proven skills in patient advocacy and resource management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

United Hospice
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.

RN Manager of Health Services

Hawaii Mainland Administrators
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Manage a clinical team and the Health Services department
  • Review inpatient and out patient cases for medical appropriateness
  • Coordinate care for patients after discharge
  • Develop policies and procedures for the Health Services department
  • Work cohesively with internal organizational departments and external providers to ensure quality care for patients

Perioperative Nurse

Pulse Cardiovascular
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provide pre op and post op teaching
  • Obtain laboratory, EKG and obtain consents requested by the physician per policy and procedure
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Executing pre and post operative physicians orders per policy
  • Provide surgical assistance and maintain sterile technique

Charge Nurse

Westminster Village
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Oversee LPNs and CNAs working in a 60 bed skilled nursing facility
  • Track and trend vital signs and labs and alert doctors of changes in patient condition
  • Consult with interdisciplinary team to access, plan and implement patient care plans

Education

Bachelor of Arts degree - Liberal Arts, French and History

Colorado State University

Associates Degree - Applied Science in Nursing

Paradise Valley CommunityCollege
05.2018

Skills

  • Compassionate nurse
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Medication management
  • Utilization review
  • Training staff
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • ACLS Provider, 07/01/22
  • BLS Provider, 02/01/23

Languages

French

Timeline

RN Case Manager

United Hospice
12.2023 - Current

RN Manager of Health Services

Hawaii Mainland Administrators
10.2020 - 11.2023

Perioperative Nurse

Pulse Cardiovascular
05.2020 - 10.2020

Charge Nurse

Westminster Village
05.2019 - 05.2020

Associates Degree - Applied Science in Nursing

Paradise Valley CommunityCollege

Bachelor of Arts degree - Liberal Arts, French and History

Colorado State University

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