Linda Kane
TROY,AL
Summary
I am a retired Army Nurse with 20+ years of experience in clinical and hospital settings that include Mental Health, Hemodialysis, Medical-Surgical Emergency Room, Intensive Care, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, Gynecological, Labor & Delivery, Orthopedics, and Urology. Three years of experience working in the Middle East. Nursing policy & procedures, Alabama Board of Nursing regulations, experience to know and ask the questions no one thinks to ask come naturally.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service RN/Southeast Alabama
Alabama Department Of Mental Health
08.2022 - Current
- Ensures/provides consultation to staff in 20 counties, Residential care and Day Support services are compliant with Alabama Nurse Delegation Program, standards, regulations and best practices via Alabama Board of Nursing.
Medication Assistant Supervisor, Register Nurse
Three Folds Care
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and Alabama Nurse Delegation Program.
Dialysis Clinical Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care/PPR Travel
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering 8-12 patients.
- Case managed 8-12 patients
- Oversaw operations of nursing services and patient care for 8-12 patients.
Emergency Room Nurse
Multiple Employers
01.2011 - 03.2017
- Educated patients about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Respected and heeded Arabic culture during treatment and emergency situations.
Register Nurse(Traveler)
Multiple Employers
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Managed 3-4 patients, weekly, from admission to discharge; medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted a 32 bed ward obtain Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organization (JACHO) accreditation.
RN, Clinical Manager, Clinical Manager
Gentiva HomeHealth
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Provided clinical guidance to 3-5 nurses, Physical/Occupational Therapists.
- Followed health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws for 5-15 patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice, and nursing competency development .
Charge Nurse, Orthopedic Clinic
University of Colorado Hospital
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted teaching Joint Replacement Class bi-monthly for 5-10 patients scheduled to have hip or knee replacements.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration of a 4 physician Orthopedic Clinic.
Regional Nurse Manager
SunWest Management
05.2007 - 12.2007
- Conducted quarterly audits for 7 Assisted Living facilities in Colorado, Utah and North Dakota ensuring that policies and procedures were followed by the clinical staff
- Educated staff on policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Multiple
08.1997 - 03.2006
- Collaborated with Discharger Planners in assisting appropriate needs/concerns were met prior to the patients discharge.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Medical Assistant, LPN
US ARMY
09.1979 - 01.1997
- I went from Enlisted to Officer during my career
- Awarded the AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program to complete my BSN while remaining on active Duty
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas05.1994
Skills
- Healthcare Regulations
- Managing Patient Cases
- Medical Procedure Knowledge
- Patient Records Administration
- Nursing Protocols
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Compliance Oversight
- Managerial Experience
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Clinical Documentation Management
Timeline
Community Service RN/Southeast Alabama
Alabama Department Of Mental Health
08.2022 - Current
Medication Assistant Supervisor, Register Nurse
Three Folds Care
03.2022 - 12.2022
Dialysis Clinical Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care/PPR Travel
12.2017 - 12.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
Multiple Employers
01.2011 - 03.2017
Register Nurse(Traveler)
Multiple Employers
10.2010 - 08.2011
RN, Clinical Manager, Clinical Manager
Gentiva HomeHealth
03.2010 - 09.2010
Charge Nurse, Orthopedic Clinic
University of Colorado Hospital
09.2008 - 02.2010
Regional Nurse Manager
SunWest Management
05.2007 - 12.2007
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Multiple
08.1997 - 03.2006
Medical Assistant, LPN
US ARMY
09.1979 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
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