Kristen Barclay, RN
Springfield,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of broad experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and multiple areas of nursing. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments and work flow. Offering expertise with hospice inaptient and home setting, cardiac nursing and general medical surgical nursing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hospice Of Dayton
01.2020 - 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.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Charge Nurse
Springfield Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
Registered Nurse
Springfield Regional Mercy Center
05.2007 - 05.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Community Hospital School of Nursing
Springfield05.2007
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Home care management
- Care Coordination
- Case Evaluation
- Clinical assessment
- Medication Management
- Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Training staff
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Routine Examinations
- Medication and IV administration
- Emotional Support
- End of life care
- Bereavement counseling
- Psychosocial assessment
- Pain Control
- Hospice Care
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Hospice Of Dayton
01.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
Springfield Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Springfield Regional Mercy Center
05.2007 - 05.2014
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Community Hospital School of Nursing
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