KIRSTEN HALE
BONNEY LAKE,WA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable RN Case Manager with success in individualized care plans and progression across continuum of care in fast-paced environments. Highly proficient in complex case, patient advocacy, multidiscipline collaboration, and developing care plans. Consistently cultivate strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Management
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Arranged home care, post acute placement, home infusion, and durable medical equipment
- Secured insurance authorizations for subacute and long term placement
- Effectively discharged and coordinated with assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, adults family homes, and inpatient rehab facilities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and addressed individual home care needs ·
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Franciscan- St Josephs Medical PCU
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Management of Post-operative, Cath lab, CTS, Trauma, and Cardiac patient care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Jewish Health Pediatric Clinic
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Obtained baseline and daily vitals
- Spirometry, functional exhaled nitrous oxide test, and peak flow measurements, pre and post respiratory treatments
- Participated with food allergy challenges monitoring for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Two-week atopic dermatitis in-patient program, assist nurses with wet wrap treatments
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Beginnings Care Oceanside Health And Rehab
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbine West Health And Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.2014
Skills
- Case Management
- Acute Care and Med-Onco Expertise
- Referral Generation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Subacute and Long Term Placement
- AIDA, NaviHealth, EPIC
- Attention to Detail
- Continuum of Care Transition
Timeline
RN Case Management
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Franciscan- St Josephs Medical PCU
01.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Jewish Health Pediatric Clinic
02.2017 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Beginnings Care Oceanside Health And Rehab
07.2014 - 03.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbine West Health And Rehabilitation
02.2014 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Colorado State University
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