Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience excelling in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through critical thinking and effective problem-solving. Skilled in audit documentation and patient advocacy, consistently fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to drive improvements in community health outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Researcher Assessor/ Auditor
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky
09.2022 - Current
Conducted on-site visits to evaluate quality assurance processes in healthcare agencies.
Monitored compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Evaluated effectiveness of nursing audit processes by analyzing post-audit results.
Reviewed medical records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
Documented any noncompliance issues found during the course of an audit.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Monitor critical incident reporting.
Nurse Researcher
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2017 - 09.2022
Performed client assessments to identify the patient's condition and the assistance needed.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
08.2011 - 01.2017
Delivery of patient-centered care to critically ill, progressive care, telemetry, and postoperative patients.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Catharine College
Springfield, Kentucky
05-2011
Skills
Medical record review
Audit documentation
Quality assurance
Regulatory compliance
Corrective action planning
Patient assessment
Patient-centered care
Critical thinking
Policy and procedure review
Patient advocacy
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Interpersonal communication
Software utilization
Quality improvement
Medicaid
Utilization review
Certification
Kentucky Board of Nursing, compact license, expires 10/2025
Timeline
Nurse Researcher Assessor/ Auditor
University of Kentucky Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Researcher
University of Kentucky Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky
08.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Catharine College
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