Kathie Kaiser
Visalia
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record showcasing expertise in medication administration and exceptional patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through comprehensive care and strong clinical judgment. Actively engaged in continuous professional development, contributing to policy improvements and team coordination for superior patient outcomes. Assisting other RNs when time allows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health System
12.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
PICC RN
Kaweah Health
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes through accurate communication of patient needs and treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for managing difficult-to-access veins, increasing success rates while reducing risks associated with multiple attempts at cannulation.
- Collaborated with quality improvement teams to evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical pathways for patients with central venous access devices, identifying areas for improvement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on vascular access, staying current with best practices and emerging trends within the field.
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Visalia Medical Clinic
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous quality improvements across the organization.
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
- Assisted in developing and implementing staff training programs, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development among clinical team members.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Accounting
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CABachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA2009
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Team coordination
- Chart updating
- Preventive health
- Managing deadlines
- Medical records management
- Palliative care awareness
- Removing sutures
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Case management
- Long-term care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Cardiac care
- Health screening
- Administering immunizations
- HIPAA education
- Data collection
- Chest pain management
- Personal care needs
- ADL assistance
- Medical assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Procedure preparations
- High level of autonomy
- EMR / EHR
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Intake and discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient discharge
- Medication distribution
- Collecting vitals
- Licensed RN
- Patient evaluation
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient management
- Care planning
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health System
12.2022 - Current
PICC RN
Kaweah Health
06.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
10.2016 - 06.2020
Clinical Care Coordinator
Visalia Medical Clinic
01.2015 - 10.2016
Associate Of Arts - Accounting
College of The Sequoias
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
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