Nina M King
Oakwood,GA
Summary
Hospice nurse with a background in admissions, charge nursing, and direct patient care across home and inpatient settings. Supports families with pain management, symptom education, and individualized care plans while maintaining clear communication with physicians and care teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Hospice of NGMC
08.2022 - Current
- Completed initial and comprehensive assessments to determine hospice eligibility based on CMS local coverage determinations and disease progression.
- Documented patient clinical status accurately to support Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation admission requirements and timely regulatory submission.
- Created immediate plan of care during initial assessment visit to address urgent physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs per CMS guidelines.
- Guided compliant completion of election of hospice benefit statement so patients and families understood waiver of curative care under Medicare rules.
- Worked with attending physicians and hospice medical directors to collect clinical evidence supporting certification of terminal illness within required CMS timelines.
- Recorded indicators of six-month prognosis for complex cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological diagnoses.
Relief Charge Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, collaborated with physicians, monitored patient orders, and communicated with ancillary departments.
- Coordinated daily administrative duties, managing schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care for up to 42 patients.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Mentored and trained new staff, providing ongoing support and guidance to enhance team competence.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
LPN/RN Staff Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
07.1997 - 02.2021
- Managed elements of patient care of 5-8 patients from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Monitored and conveyed essential patient information to healthcare staff, facilitating timely treatment planning and improving care delivery.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols, enhancing overall team competency.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families, providing advocacy and health education to support informed decision-making.
- Facilitated patient admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges at the healthcare facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2022
Associates Degree - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS12-2020
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, Ga03-1997
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Patient safety
- Symptom management
- Palliative care support
- Care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Emotional support
- Family support
Certification
- Ga license #RN299882
- BLS certified (exp 11/2027)
Software
MS Office
, 5, Advanced,EHR: Epic
, 5, AdvancedPersonal Information
Languages
English
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Hospice of NGMC
08.2022 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
02.2021 - 08.2022
LPN/RN Staff Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
07.1997 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Hutchinson Community College
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
North Georgia Technical College