Tara Kies
Maquoketa,IA
Summary
RN bringing hands-on experience in pediatric care, maternal-child nursing, triage, and case management. Known for patient advocacy, family teaching, progress tracking, and liaison work with physicians, therapists, and care facilities, with a consistent focus on Medicare-compliant documentation, referrals, and coordinated care planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Coordinator/Case Manager
MercyOne Genesis
03.2026 - Current
- Coordinated education on therapy recommendations and facilitated referrals to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, acute rehabilitation centers, and visiting nurse agencies. Acted as liaison between patients, families, and multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care. Ensured compliance with Medicare guidelines for referrals and documentation.
Field Staff Nurse
Universal Pediatrics/Family First Care
03.2023 - 03.2026
- Delivered pediatric home care nursing for children with complex medical needs.
- Provided care to pediatric population, addressing diverse health needs and promoting overall well-being. Assisted with occupational, physical, and speech therapy exercises, administered medications and enteral feedings to support patient recovery. Acted as patient advocate and liaison among healthcare team members, clients, and families to ensure coordinated care.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during family-centered visits.
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders and care plans.
Pediatric-in-home Nurse
Aveanna
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided pediatric in-home nursing care, delivering comprehensive services to children in home settings.
- Delivered skilled in-home nursing care following Aveanna care plans and physician orders.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during home health visits.
- Assessed vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition at each patient visit.
Lead RN for an ICF
Imagine the Possibilities
Maquoketa
06.2021 - 01.2022
- I was the lead RN for an ICF in Maquoketa. Coordinated all consumer appointments, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services. Liaised between consumers, guardians, and healthcare team to facilitate communication and care coordination. Trained new hires on protocols and procedures, enhancing team readiness and compliance. I trained new Medication Aides on proper medication administration and documentation procedures.
- Developed comprehensive nursing care plans for clients with complex needs. for Imagine the Possibilities clients with complex needs
- Managed medication administration processes across multiple residential support settings. and health monitoring across residential support settings
- Provided training to direct support staff on infection control and emergency procedures. on infection control and emergency procedures
Triage Nurse
Unity Point Family Care Partners
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed patient triage calls for UnityPoint Family Care Partners family care clinic
- Assessed symptoms and prioritized urgent concerns using nursing protocols
- Managed patient calls, scheduled appointments, coordinated referrals, and educated patients on medications and treatment options to enhance patient understanding and compliance.
- Documented patient complaints and care plans in electronic health records
RN on the Labor and Delivery floor functioning as a mother/Baby nurse
Unity Point-Finley
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Performed patient assessments, administered medications and vaccines, and provided education to enhance care on Labor and Delivery floor.
In-home Pediatric Nurse
Unity Point at Home
01.2018 - 11.2019
- I work as an in-home pediatric nurse. I perform, Performed passive range of motion exercises to enhance patient mobility and comfort, Completed detailed patient assessments hourly to monitor health status and identify needs, Administered medications to patients as per prescribed schedules to ensure effective treatment.
- Provided pediatric home health nursing for UnityPoint at Home patients.
- Administered medications and treatments in home settings.
- Assessed child conditions and updated individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelors degree - Science of Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clinton Community College
Clinton, IA07-2004
Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy
Capri College Dubuque
Dubuque, IASkills
- Medicare compliance
- Referral coordination
- Care transitions
- Discharge planning
- Epic charting
- Care planning
- Case documentation
- Patient documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Progress tracking
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Client needs assessments
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Family education
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Data interpretation
- Organizational skills
- Case oversight
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Case Coordinator/Case Manager
MercyOne Genesis
03.2026 - Current
Field Staff Nurse
Universal Pediatrics/Family First Care
03.2023 - 03.2026
Pediatric-in-home Nurse
Aveanna
11.2021 - 01.2023
Lead RN for an ICF
Imagine the Possibilities
06.2021 - 01.2022
Triage Nurse
Unity Point Family Care Partners
12.2019 - 05.2021
In-home Pediatric Nurse
Unity Point at Home
01.2018 - 11.2019
RN on the Labor and Delivery floor functioning as a mother/Baby nurse
Unity Point-Finley
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelors degree - Science of Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clinton Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy
Capri College Dubuque