Misty Kullenberg
Bryan,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually beneficial resolutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator
Allumine Health
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information (HIPPA compliant communication).
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures based on patient qualifications of care.
- Acted as main point of contact for the clinical interdisciplinary team members; nurses, doctors, social workers, and chaplains by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients and families to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Developed protocols for nursing staff to provide excellent patient experiences.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Assisted patients with completing necessary paperwork and forms to provide healthcare facilities with essential information to bill for services.
- Supported patients with necessary care during end-of-life phases by coordinating hospice care.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Trained new staff on all aspects of providing care.
- Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN, Medical-Surgical, IMC, Covid-19 PCU
North Austin Medical Center-HCA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National American University
Austin, TX05.2018
Skills
- Case Management
- Time Management
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Care and Monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse -No. 943660
- Basic Life support, AHA: exp. 2024
Hobbies & Motivations
Dependable and fun-loving mother, wife and friend of many.
Love being outdoors and playing with our family dog
Nursing is my favorite outlet to express my compassion and love for others
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator
Allumine Health
12.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager
AccentCare
09.2021 - 12.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical, IMC, Covid-19 PCU
North Austin Medical Center-HCA
09.2019 - 09.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center
09.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National American University
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