Kristen Schulze
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse Care Manager with expertise in care coordination, patient advocacy, and clinical assessment. Known for driving effective chronic disease management and developing comprehensive care plans that enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Asante
Medford, OR
02.2020 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and develop comprehensive management strategies.
- Coordinated care plans for patients with chronic conditions to enhance treatment adherence and improve health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-ups, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care to promote self-efficacy in health maintenance.
- Advocated for patients' rights and access to resources, ensuring equitable healthcare services within the community framework.
- Monitored and tracked important patient data to identify trends, inform care plan adjustments, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic listening and consistent follow-through on commitments made during the care planning process.
- Strengthened continuity of care by collaborating with external agencies such as home health services or rehabilitation centers.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to inform personalized care plans.
- Led multidisciplinary case conferences focused on optimizing patient outcomes through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Collaborated with team members and other departments to address changing departmental needs and develop a plan to continue patient support through care management.
- Contributed to the achievement of performance targets through consistent adherence to quality metrics and guidelines.
- Supported high risk patients post hospital discharge for 30 days through comprehensive discharge review and follow up for appointments, medications, resources, and in home care.
Registered Nurse Resource Pool and Pediatrics
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
Grants Pass, OR
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Transition Center Technician
Jackson County Community Justice
Medford, OR
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of services for each client''s unique needs during their transition to self-sufficiency.
- Managed challenging behaviors among program participants through effective crisis intervention techniques resulting in a safe environment conducive to personal development.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients built on trust, empathy, and open communication that facilitated growth toward independence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR06.2017
Skills
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical assessment
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Healthcare documentation
- Electronic health records
- Electronic charting
- Collecting vitals
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs collection
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate and caring
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Oregon State Board of Nursing- Issued July 2017
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association- valid through December 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
Asante
02.2020 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse Resource Pool and Pediatrics
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
07.2017 - 11.2019
Transition Center Technician
Jackson County Community Justice
09.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rogue Community College