Kristy Eitzen
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Red Oak,IA
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in social services and nursing. Skilled in case management and communication, with a track record of improving resident outcomes through effective program implementation and staff training.
Work History
Social Services Director
3 Years 2 Months- Developed and implemented social service programs enhancing resident well-being and engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Evaluated service delivery effectiveness, identifying improvement areas for enhanced outcomes.
- Trained staff on regulatory compliance and best practices in resident care management.
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns and improve communication with stakeholders.
- Advocated for resident rights, promoting dignity and respect within the facility environment.
Registered Nurse
14 Years 2 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, ensuring efficient transitions in care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Health Care Coordinator
2 Years 10 Months- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident health outcomes.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to ensure optimal coverage for resident activities and medical appointments.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff on facility policies and resident care standards.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to successful facility inspections and audits.
- Educated patients on conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis.
- Developed comprehensive care plans to address individual patient needs and support optimal health outcomes.
- Managed sensitive patient information with utmost confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and organizational guidelines.
- Recorded and tracked patient vital signs in [Software] during treatment.
- Maintained professional demeanor while treating patients with respect and dignity.
- Optimized medication management protocols through close collaboration with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
Director of Nursing
2 Years 2 Months- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety protocols.
- Directed nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic care plans for residents.
MDS Plan Coordinator
5 Years 1 Month- Coordinated MDS assessments ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improved care planning.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual resident needs, enhancing interdisciplinary communication.
- Trained and mentored staff on MDS documentation practices, fostering adherence to quality standards.
- Analyzed resident data to identify trends, recommending interventions that improved health outcomes.
- Ensured accurate reimbursement claims by diligently tracking changes in patient conditions and updating MDS accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Communication skills
Client assessments
Case management
Behavioral assessments
Proficient in EMR-Point Click Care
EMR expertise
Time management
Multitasking
Task prioritization
Interviewing skills
Crisis intervention
Certified in CPR/AED
Reliability
Certification
- Infection Preventionist- 6/12/2019
- RAC-CT: 6/3/25
- ICD-10-CM: 8/1/2019
- Advanced Care Planning: 12/04/2018
Timeline
Social Services Director
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Health Care Coordinator
Assisted Living Facility
08.2020 - 06.2023Read More
Director of Nursing
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
06.2018 - 08.2020Read More
MDS Plan Coordinator
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
05.2013 - 06.2018Read More
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
06.2012 - CurrentRead More
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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