KRISTEN MARTIN
Murrells Inlet,USA
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Your Health Organization, excelling in case management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in implementing quality improvement measures and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and treatment strategies. Skilled in wound care and discharge planning, fostering independence in patients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Case Management
Your Health Organization
Murrells Inlet , SC
09.2023 - Current
- Developed patient-centered care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize service delivery efficiency.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to strategize on complex patient cases.
- Managed staff training and development focused on case management best practices.
- Coordinated with community health resources to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Maintained comprehensive database of patient records for tracking progress and evaluating results.
- Coached new hires on clinical documentation standards and compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to establish thorough patient care documentation.
MDS Coordinator/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Lakes at Litchfield
Pawleys Island, SC
11.2012 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments to improve care quality and swiftly rectify identified weaknesses.
- Skillfully coordinated discharge and transfer paperwork, resulting in better resident outcomes.
- Implemented a well-organized MDS schedule to enhance overall team efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with Medicare and Medicaid by completing documentation punctually.
- Distributed MDS paperwork through appropriate channels for accurate processing.
- Created individualized care plans tailored to diagnostic criteria and patient needs.
- Managed clinical data processing, including receipt, entry, verification, and filing tasks.
- Instructed staff on updates regarding MDS process changes and regulatory requirements.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
MUSC at Home by Bayada
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Efficiently managed caseload, consistently achieving productivity goals set by management.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments in alignment with agency protocols.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to evaluate patient status and coordinate multidisciplinary services.
- Administered wound care, including dressing changes and infection monitoring.
- Oversaw administration of intravenous therapies and nutritional support.
- Educated patients and families on effective disease management and prevention strategies.
- Facilitated discharge planning by providing essential resources and support services for smooth transitions.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred at Home
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Maintained strict infection control through diligent wound care and sanitization practices.
- Facilitated health team coordination to deliver comprehensive care and ensure service continuity.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by meticulously monitoring conditions post-discharge to promote independence.
- Adjusted treatment plans according to patient responses, caregiver capabilities, and disease progression.
- Employed modalities with awareness of contraindications relevant to age and diagnosis.
- Performed assessments and relayed results to physicians to support collaborative decision-making.
- Implemented treatment strategies in accordance with physician guidelines and best practices.
Education
Associates of Science - RN
Concord Career College
Jacksonville, FL11.2012
Skills
- Treatment implementation and physician collaboration
- Case management and documentation
- Multitasking and time management
- LPN oversight and onboarding
- Wound care and IV skills
- Disease management education
- Geriatric care and transitions of care
- Quality improvement measures
- Effective communication
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Director of Case Management
Your Health Organization
09.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
MUSC at Home by Bayada
07.2020 - 01.2024
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred at Home
01.2015 - 07.2020
MDS Coordinator/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Lakes at Litchfield
11.2012 - Current
Associates of Science - RN
Concord Career College
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