Kristin Bemman
Council Bluffs,IA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Transition Coordinator
St. Croix Hospice
COUNCIL BLUFFS, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Met with families and patients in hospital or home setting to educate on hospice services, benefits of hospice care, and to assist in coordination of services for patient.
- Provided quality communication for nursing department about family/patient meetings, and assessments.
- Coordination of nursing arrival and delivery durable medical equipment to patients home setting to ensure smooth transition into hospice service.
- Followed up with physicians after patient admission.
- Request of medical records to support hospice admission requirements.
- Community liaison for education and quality service.
- Established working relationships with key individuals within facilities.
- Attended health fairs other banquets where education could be provided to community about hospice services.
- Held quarterly meetings with targeted facilities.
- Maintained budget for monthly marketing plan.
MDS Coordinator/Nurse Manager
Bethany Lutheran Health Services
Council Bluffs, IA
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate resident needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Completed minimum data set assessments.
- Assisted with management and oversight of nursing department.
- Organized and lead weekly care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Improved case-mix for agency resulting in higher reimbursement rate.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethany Lutheran Health Services
Council Bluffs, IA
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PointClickCare software.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Staff LPN
St. Joseph Villa - Delmar Gardens
Omaha, NE
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver quality care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05.2010
High School Diploma -
Lewis Central Senior High School
Council Bluffs, IA05.2000
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Resolution
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- ICD-10 Coding
- Time Management
- Updating Treatment Plans
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Transition Coordination
- Nursing Assessment
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Care Planning and Modifications
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - License Number - P53634 - Original Issue Date - July 14, 2010
- 50 Hour IV Therapy for the LPN - Issued - May 8, 2020
- American Heart Association - BLS Provider - Issued 01/14/2021
Timeline
Care Transition Coordinator
St. Croix Hospice
08.2021 - Current
MDS Coordinator/Nurse Manager
Bethany Lutheran Health Services
11.2019 - 07.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Bethany Lutheran Health Services
11.2015 - 11.2019
Staff LPN
St. Joseph Villa - Delmar Gardens
08.2011 - 03.2016
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Lewis Central Senior High School