Kymberly Hensley RN,PHN,BSN
Cloverdale,CA
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Staff Nurse III Case Manager at Kaiser Permanente, adept in patient education and compassionate care. Excelled in managing complex chronic conditions and enhancing patient safety, achieving significant quality improvements. Proven leader in interdisciplinary coordination and patient advocacy, with a strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 35 years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about Medicare requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Staff Nurse III Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Provided skilled nursing care while managing 15-20 patients with a diverse range of medical conditions including complex chronic conditions, post-surgical recovery, and end-of-life palliative care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers working with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate clear communication and coordination while both developing and updating the plan of care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care in a Medicare compliant organization.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Provided home infusion therapy, tube feeding, tracheostomy as well as managed complex wound care/ostomy cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Served as the primary preceptor training RN staff new to the agency.
- Elected by my peers to serve as a member of the (PPC) Patient Performance Committee working with upper management to improve both quality and safety for both nurses and patients in the home health environment.
- Relieved my direct supervisor to cover this role during times of leave.
- Covered the Intake Referral Desk as needed.
Home Health Staff Nurse II Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
11.1995 - 06.2016
- Case Managed 15-30 complex chronic condition patients and post surgical patients providing skilled nursing care and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.
Home Health Staff Nurse II Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
10.1992 - 11.1995
- Case Managed 15-30 complex chronic condition patients and post surgical patients providing skilled nursing care and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.
Home Health Visiting Nurse
PHN
02.1992 - 10.1992
- Provided skilled nursing care for a diverse range of medical conditions including post-surgical recovery and chronic conditions seeing 6-8 patients per day. Took on a supervisory role reviewing other PHN agency nurses documentation for accuracy while working primarily out of Kaiser Santa Clara Home Health.
Home Health Nurse Case Manager
Home Health Plus
06.1991 - 01.1992
- Provided Case Management and skilled nursing needs for post surgical and complex chronic illness patients.
Staff Nurse II
El Camino Hospital
01.1989 - 06.1991
- Performed as a registered nurse in the critical care environment in a step down Transitional Care Unit unit as well as performed dialysis nursing at this facility for a 6 month period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State
San Jose, CA12.1988
Skills
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Safety
- Wound Care
- Family Education
- Case Management
- Geriatric Nursing
Accomplishments
Proficient in EMR systems of ClinDoc and Epic
Daisy Award Recepient 2020
Nominated by a home health patient for being a dedicated RN providing superior care going "way beyond" in communication, assessing medications, safety and patient's overall condition meeting treatment goals while considering the patient's and family input.
Certification
- Licensed RN 431860
- Licensed PHN 45693
Timeline
Home Health Staff Nurse III Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 04.2022
Home Health Staff Nurse II Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
11.1995 - 06.2016
Home Health Staff Nurse II Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
10.1992 - 11.1995
Home Health Visiting Nurse
PHN
02.1992 - 10.1992
Home Health Nurse Case Manager
Home Health Plus
06.1991 - 01.1992
Staff Nurse II
El Camino Hospital
01.1989 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State
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