Penny Kerley-Smith
Gold Canyon,AZ
Summary
Accomplished RN Supervisor at Castle Rock Care Center and Springdale West, adept in quality improvement and compassionate care, significantly enhanced service delivery and patient satisfaction. Leveraged clinical judgment and medical charting skills to streamline processes, achieving a notable increase in care quality levels. Expert in coordinating multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Resourceful Admissions Nurse with extensive patient care background and proven administrative expertise. Superb organizational and collaborative skills leading to desirable satisfaction ratings. 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. Resourceful Admissions Nurse with extensive patient care background and proven administrative expertise. Managed patient admissions Superb organizational and collaborative skills leading to desirable satisfaction ratings.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Admissions
Azorna Hospice
01.2022 - Current
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Savior Hospice
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
RN Case Manager
Allegiant Hospice
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RN Case Manager
Sun Valley Hospice
04.2006 - 01.2012
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RN Supervisor
Springdale West
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
RN Supervisor
Castle Rock Care Center
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
RN Case Manager
CorVel Corporation
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RN Case Manager
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
04.1998 - 09.2002
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RN, ICU
Evans Army Community Hospital
09.1990 - 07.1998
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
RN Supervisor
913th Medical Detachment
01.1988 - 09.1990
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
RN, ICU
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
06.1985 - 04.1988
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Physical Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IAAssociate of Science - Nursing-RN
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.1976
LPN
Mercedian School of Practical Nursing
Marshalltown, IA05.1967
High School Diploma -
Greene High School
Greene, Iowa05.1962
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Care Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- First Aid
- Medical Charting
- End of life care
- Vitals monitoring
- Nursing Consultation
Certification
prior ACLS, PALS and Trauma Certification for years while working in Critical Care.
Presently BLS certified.
Timeline
RN Admissions
Azorna Hospice
01.2022 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Savior Hospice
02.2018 - 02.2022
RN Case Manager
Allegiant Hospice
02.2013 - 02.2018
RN Supervisor
Springdale West
09.2006 - 02.2008
RN Case Manager
Sun Valley Hospice
04.2006 - 01.2012
RN Supervisor
Castle Rock Care Center
01.2004 - 03.2006
RN Case Manager
CorVel Corporation
01.2002 - 02.2005
RN Case Manager
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
04.1998 - 09.2002
RN, ICU
Evans Army Community Hospital
09.1990 - 07.1998
RN Supervisor
913th Medical Detachment
01.1988 - 09.1990
RN, ICU
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
06.1985 - 04.1988
Physical Education
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Science - Nursing-RN
Valencia College
LPN
Mercedian School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Greene High School
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