Kymberlyn Shaw
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced RN skilled in critical thinking and patient advocacy. Successfully coordinated multidisciplinary care plans, improving patient satisfaction and outcomes. Committed to fostering health education and continuous improvement in patient care strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior RN SNF Case Manager
Optum
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams for effective treatment.
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored nursing interventions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on health management and resources available.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care services.
- Addressed patient concerns and resolved issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to evaluate ongoing patient needs and outcomes.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment reducing patient wait times.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
Boulder City, Nevada
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and treatments to residents in skilled nursing care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance resident comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated residents and families on health management and care procedures.
- Documented patient conditions and interventions in electronic health records.
- Conducted health assessments to identify resident needs and concerns.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to promote mental well-being.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient wounds and developed individualized care plans.
- Administered wound care treatments and applied dressings as required.
- Educated patients on wound management and prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented wound assessments and treatment progress in electronic health records.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices for wound care management.
- Monitored patients for signs of infection or complications during treatment.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV10-2019
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Health education
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Compliance adherence
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Wound care
- Hospice care
- Student nurse training
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Orthopedic nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Healthcare management
- Diabetes management
- Family education
- Care plan development
- Chart updating
- Life-sustaining machines
- Appointment scheduling
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- EMR / EHR
- Policy compliance
- Patient discharging
- IV management
- Chronic disease management
- Palliative care awareness
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Senior RN SNF Case Manager
Optum
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
07.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing