Kristian Bennett
Fulton,MS
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Nurse Educator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, clinical competency assessment, and innovative teaching strategies. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, ensuring effective education delivery and positive learner outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
NMHS Home Health & Hospice
Tupelo, MS
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff and clinical teams.
- Conducted training sessions on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical education initiatives.
- Evaluated educational materials for relevance and compliance with health standards.
- Assessed training needs through surveys and feedback from nursing staff.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities to maintain nursing certifications and licenses.
- Advised nursing staff on best practices for providing safe, high quality patient care.
- Created performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality of care outcomes.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to current trends in clinical nursing education.
- Assessed the learning needs of healthcare personnel, created curricula, and delivered lectures and seminars accordingly.
Case Manager
NMHS Home Health & Hospice
Tupelo, MS
10.2016 - 08.2024
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Conducted initial assessments to determine client eligibility for programs and services.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in case management.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and support needs.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
RN Floor Nurse
NMHS
Tupelo, MS
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05-2016
Skills
- Utilization review
- Needs Assessment
- Patient support
- Discharge Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Planning
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Relationship Building
- Documentation And Reporting
- Positive Attitude
- Case Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Organization and Multitasking
- Progress Evaluations
- Problem-Solving
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Patient Assessments
- Home Visits and Inspections
- Documentation proficiency
- Patient Management
Timeline
Educator
NMHS Home Health & Hospice
08.2024 - Current
Case Manager
NMHS Home Health & Hospice
10.2016 - 08.2024
RN Floor Nurse
NMHS
06.2014 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
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