Christie Kilcollins
Registered Nurse
Baird,NB
Summary
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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Willing to attend management course and any other courses that would help me be the best manager for the clinic. i am driven to learn new skills and use them to provide the best patient care as well as managing the clinic
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managed Care Coordinator
Mic Mac Family Health
09.2021 - Current
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Valley Home Health Care
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
RN Case Manager
Visiting Nurses Of Aroostook
- Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Verified legibility of patient clinical notes and updates prior to review by primary physicians.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
RN Supervisor
River View Manor
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on manor , providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Upper River Valley Hospital
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
NMCC
Presque Isle, ME05.2005
Skills
- Wound Prevention
- Standards Administration
- Care Plan Adherence
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Treatment Implementation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Visiting Patient Homes
- Educational Programs
- Accurate Dosages
- Alternative Treatments
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Stasis Ulcers
- Patient Records Gathering
- IV Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Routine Examinations
- Home Health and Hospice
- Patient Contact
- Recording Vital Signs
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Health Information Access
- Proper Staffing
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intramuscular Injections
- Emotional Support
- Patient Transportation
- Physician Collaboration
- Medical Supply Management
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Work Assignments
- Compassionate and Caring
- EMR Systems
- Patient Condition Observation
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Feeding Pumps
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Patient Admission
- Health Screening
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Care Assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Student Training
- Case Conferences
Certification
ostomy certified
leadership course
CPR
Timeline
Managed Care Coordinator
Mic Mac Family Health
09.2021 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Valley Home Health Care
RN Case Manager
Visiting Nurses Of Aroostook
RN Supervisor
River View Manor
RN Staff Nurse
Upper River Valley Hospital
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
NMCC
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