Mallorie Kitchens
Andrews,USA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years of clinical experience, including extensive hospice and end-of-life care. Currently serving as Patient Care Coordinator in home hospice, providing clinical oversight, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership support. Seeking a weekend Registered Nurse position in Austin, Texas, where I can continue delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN / Patient Care Coordinator
Home Hospice
Andrews, Texas
01.2018 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and coordinated hospice services to ensure comfort and support in home and facility settings.
- Analyzed patient health data and created individualized care plans to address specific medical needs.
- Coordinated efforts with physicians to implement effective pain management strategies and manage complex symptoms.
- Delivered informative sessions to patients and families, focusing on disease progression, medication implications, and realistic end-of-life expectations.
- Provided empathetic assistance to patients and caregivers, ensuring emotional well-being during critical transition periods.
- Contributed to on-call and weekend rotations, enhancing service coverage and client support.
- Monitored and evaluated patient care processes, focusing on quality assurance and regulatory adherence.
- Managed daily activities of nursing staff and hospice aides, fostering a collaborative and compassionate care environment.
- Assessed and verified documentation accuracy while ensuring adherence to Medicare hospice guidelines for quality assurance.
- Coordinated and led interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences, fostering effective communication among healthcare professionals.
- Organized and streamlined case management schedules while coordinating workflow activities.
- Acted as a knowledgeable clinical resource, assisting staff and families with healthcare inquiries.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Delivered direct patient care in an acute care medical-surgical unit.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, wound care, and treatments.
- Monitored and responded to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided discharge education and care coordination.
Education
Associate Degree -
Nursing
05.2008
Skills
- End-of-life care proficiency
- Patient care management
- Clinical oversight
- Effective symptom control strategies
- Patient-centered care planning
- Multidisciplinary partnership
- Patient & Family Education
- Regulatory oversight
- Electronic medical record documentation
Certification
Registered Nurse, Texas, (add if desired)
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Staff RN / Patient Care Coordinator
Home Hospice
01.2018 - Current
Medical-Surgical Nurse
01.2008 - 01.2018
Associate Degree -
Nursing