Lacy Keahbone
Sapulpa,Oklahoma
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Elara Caring Hospice
08.2023 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Charge RN
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Admissions RN
Complete OK Home Health
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed new patients, developed an individual plan of care based on patient needs and disease process.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Furnished patient treatment information to insurance companies in compliance with established parameters.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Sooner Home Health
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
RN, Medical-Surgical
St Francis Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Telemetry RN
OSU Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Performed hourly rounds on 30-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Medical-Surgical RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 7-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
RN Traveler
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC, Cerner, and Meditech EMR.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
General Studies
Connors State College
Warner, OKAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College-Tulsa
Tulsa, OK12.2014
High School Diploma -
Checotah High School
Checotah, OK05.2001
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Intravenous therapy
- Home care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
Certification
- BLS Training - valid through 4/2025
- ACLS Training-valid through 6/2025
- License RN - 9/30/2026
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Elara Caring Hospice
08.2023 - Current
Charge RN
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Admissions RN
Complete OK Home Health
10.2022 - 04.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
St Francis Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Telemetry RN
OSU Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
Home Health RN Case Manager
Sooner Home Health
10.2018 - 09.2022
Medical-Surgical RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
01.2018 - 09.2018
RN Traveler
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
11.2016 - 01.2018
- BLS Training - valid through 4/2025
- ACLS Training-valid through 6/2025
- License RN - 9/30/2026
General Studies
Connors State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brown Mackie College-Tulsa
High School Diploma -
Checotah High School
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