Kirstie Black
West Chester,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Molina Healthcare of Ohio
05.2017 - Current
- Assess and develop personalized care plans for patients, ensuring all aspects of their health are addressed.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers to ensure patients' needs and preferences are respected and met.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Assist in preparing patients for discharge, ensuring they have access to necessary resources (e.g., home care, medical equipment, medications) to facilitate smooth transitions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Veranda Longterm Care
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
RN Associates Degree - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
West Chester, OH02-2017
High School Diploma -
McAuley
Cincinnati Ohio05-1991
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Goal setting
- EMR / EHR
- Care coordination
- Geriatric care
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- Staff management
- Service coordination
- Mental health support
- Referral coordination
- Patient counseling
- Patient care planning
- Clinical assessment
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Medical assessment
- Case management
- Medication management
- Attention to detail
- Monitoring vital signs
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Ohio Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Molina Healthcare of Ohio
05.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Veranda Longterm Care
03.2015 - 04.2017
RN Associates Degree - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
McAuley
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