Kristen Shuler
Leesville,SC
Summary
A seasoned Care Manager and Registered Nurse at Lexington Medical Center, I excel in patient care coordination and mentoring new nurses. Demonstrated success in improving patient support through comprehensive education and effective care plans. My approach combines evidence-based practices with empathetic patient interactions, fostering positive outcomes and integrated care solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
07.2023 - Current
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Offered emotional support to help patients cope with stressors associated with their illness or disability.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
- Explained policies, procedures, and services to patients and other staff members.
- Audited charts to drive accurate and thorough documentation, supporting reimbursement of services rendered.
- Coordinated with other health care providers, such as physicians and psychiatrists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress, challenges, and adjustments needed in care plans.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits and progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ensured that all documentation is completed accurately according to state regulations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making and care planning processes.
- Built staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Evaluated potential living arrangements for clients including independent living facilities or supervised residential settings.
- Educated family members about patient's condition, treatments and available resources.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and healthcare providers to support integrated care.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in care management.
- Advocated for clients, serving as a liaison between individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
02.2015 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12-2014
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living Support
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Care Documentation
- Comprehensive Patient Support
- Patient education
- Mentoring New Graduate Nurses
- Patient Discharge Coordination
Accomplishments
- As a care manager, this is a leadership role and I have been in this position for almost 2 years.
Certification
- I earned and maintained the requirements to have my Medical-Surgical certification.
IV Start Class
- I worked along with my nurse manager and clinical mentor to create an IV start class. It was a class where we coordinated with the Emergency Department nurse manager to take new RN graduates down to the ER and inserted peripheral IV's. It helped new nurses gain confidence in that skill be doing it repetitively. I would be alongside of them guiding them and teaching them.
Timeline
Care Manager
Lexington Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lexington Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
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