Registered Nurse
Patricia Kilgore
UCHealth
Commerce City,CO
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
Important To Me
Work-life balancePaid time offFlexible work hoursWork from home option
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Registered nurse with 25+ years of experience delivering culturally competent care for diverse patient populations across acute and chronic conditions. Proven expertise in clinical assessment, care coordination, and adherence to high quality standards. Ready for remote nursing role focused on patient support and clinical documentation.
Work History
8 Years 7 Months
11.2017 - 06.2026
8 Years 7 Months
Lung Transplant Nurse Coordinator
UCHealth | Aurora, CO
11.2017 - 06.2026
- Coordinated communication among physicians, nurses, and ancillary departments to ensure alignment of care plans for all aspects of care for pre, in-patient and post transplant care.
- Managed patient status tracking through electronic records and clinical documentation to support timely care decisions.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team communication regarding patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided medication education, discharge instructions, and transition support to improve patient understanding with an emphasis on health literacy.
- Participated in performance improvement activities, including chart reviews, audits, and outcome measurements, to enhance patient care.
- Ensured all clinical documentation was accurate, timely, complete and compliant with federal and state regulations.
- Evaluated and prioritized incoming triage calls to ensure timely response to clinical concerns from patients and directed clinical concerns to appropriate care teams for follow-up.
1 Year 9 Months
09.2015 - 06.2017
1 Year 9 Months
Procurement Transplant Coordinator
One Legacy | Los Angeles, California
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Reviewed medical records to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and facilitate transplant coordination.
- Communicated with hospitals regarding brain death and donor evaluation status.
- Worked with transplant teams, recovery staff, and hospital personnel on case coordination.
- Tracked organ allocation steps and provided timely updates to ensure efficient case management.
- Prepared documents for organ allocation requests from United Network for Organ Sharing.
- Assessed donor suitability using medical history, lifestyle habits, and physical examination results.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to promptly identify and address emergency intervention needs.
1 Year 3 Months
06.2014 - 09.2015
1 Year 3 Months
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nurses Rx - Division of AMN Healthcare | San Diego, California
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Triaged patients in fast-paced emergency departments.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Documented assessments in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses, treatment plans, and post-treatment instructions.
1 Year 9 Months
09.2012 - 06.2014
1 Year 9 Months
Patient Care Nurse Coordinator
Community South Hospital | Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported charge nurse duties for 29-bed Emergency Department, overseeing 20+ staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Collaborated with providers, nursing, and ancillary teams to support patient flow.
- Provided staff guidance on current trauma and ACLS protocols.
- Assisted with staffing, scheduling, and chart audits to enhance operational flow and employee performance evaluations.
- Participated in department council meetings to identify and discuss operational improvements.
11 Years 4 Months
05.2001 - 09.2012
11 Years 4 Months
Emergency Nurse
Wishard Memorial Hospital | Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2001 - 09.2012
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy 85-bed Emergency Department, ensuring timely care for critical patients.
- Assess vital signs and document findings in electronic medical records.
- Assess and evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the emergency care team.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to streamline treatment processes and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments within the health system to ensure continuity of care for all patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery processes and optimize patient safety and satisfaction.
- Preceptor for student nurses, new hires and mentor for peers, medical students and resident physicians
- Assisted in training new staff members on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 10-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | 05-2001
Skills
Critical thinking
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Multitasking and organization
Autonomy in practice
EMR documentation
Medical record review
Telephone triage
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Colorado (multistate license), 2017
- BLS, 1988 - current
- ACLS, 2001-2019
- PALS, 2014 - 2018
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), 2014 - 2018
- Board Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A), 2006 - 2012
Timeline
Lung Transplant Nurse Coordinator
UCHealth
11.2017 - 06.2026Read more
Procurement Transplant Coordinator
One Legacy
09.2015 - 06.2017Read more
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nurses Rx - Division of AMN Healthcare
06.2014 - 09.2015Read more
Patient Care Nurse Coordinator
Community South Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2014Read more
Emergency Nurse
Wishard Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 09.2012Read more
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Associate of Science, Nursing
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