Natalie Koehler
Port Richey
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 22 years of patient care and advocacy within multiple acute care inpatient and clinic settings.
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse/Intake Nurse
Baycare Health Systems, Northbay Recovery Center
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily patient assessments, addressing immediate healthcare needs efficiently.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and patient response to psychiatric interventions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve treatment planning and address discharge planning.
- De-escalate aggressive patient behaviors and maintain therapeutic environments
- Process emergent admission of adults and children/adolescents who have been Baker Acted or are Voluntary admissions and in need of crisis stabilization in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Occasional medication nurse duties
Charge Nurse/ Intake Nurse
Universal Health Systems- UHS Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting behavioral observations and progress.
- Processed emergent admissions of children and adults into Intake who had been Pink slipped for crisis stabilization or were voluntary participants in an inpatient detox/ recovery program.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Assisted Living Manager
Legacy Health Services
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Responsible for the day to day operations of a 61 bed ALF
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed each resident''s unique needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Promoted a safe living environment by conducting regular safety inspections and implementing emergency preparedness plans.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, mentoring, and regular feedback sessions.
E-Health Operations Registered Nurse
CareHere, LLC
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted remote well and sick visit health assessments and physicals in a clinic via video/phone with a remote physician.
- Triaged patient conditions and emergent situations at a stand alone employee clinic as a one person run clinic
- Performed lab draws, point of care testing, vaccination administration
- Performed Care Coordination, Chronic condition management, health coaching and occupational health services
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NYBachelor of Arts - Humanities
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Cerner EHR
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Telehealth Platforms
- Clinical Documentation Systems
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Intake Nurse
Baycare Health Systems, Northbay Recovery Center
11.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse/ Intake Nurse
Universal Health Systems- UHS Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine
02.2023 - 10.2024
Assisted Living Manager
Legacy Health Services
06.2020 - 10.2020
E-Health Operations Registered Nurse
CareHere, LLC
06.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
SUNY Buffalo State