Registered Nurse Home Health

Kimberly Dutcher, R.N., B.S.N.

**** ********* ******, ******, ********** 93619 - 559-***-**** -

abhnkp@r.postjobfree.com

Home Health Case Management

Nursing Care Supervision / Home Health Insurance Administration /

Patient Care Coordination

Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience, including 12 years managing

nursing care and administration for home health programs. Recognized as

congenial, conscientious manager that cultivates a supportive team work

environment.

Qualifications and experience includes:

< Nursing Staff Supervision: Coordinate home health nursing staff

administering multiple IV meds and maintaining central lines and providing

care for multiple disease processes, including pain management,

hypertension, wounds, diabetes, and end-of-life issues.

< Patient Services Optimization: Manage scheduling and performance to

ensure staff are meeting patient care needs and performing patient

services expediently.

< Case Management Proficiencies: Patient assessment; care plan development,

follow through, and evaluation; and discharge planning.

< Program Compliance: Well versed in JCAHO compliance, quality review

standards, and state/federal regulations.

< Management Skills: Excellent communication, problem solving, and time

management skills.

< Computer Proficiency: Experienced utilizing Epic healthcare software and

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Professional Experience

COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Fresno, California 1999 - Present

Community Home Care Services

Case Manager - Home Health (2003-Present)

. Coordinate home health services in western Fresno County. Supervise and

schedule team of ten, including nurses, vocational nurses, therapists,

social worker, and administrative staff.

. Train, mentor, and evaluate staff. Conduct home visits with RNs and LVNs

to ensure quality patient care, competency of staff, and compliance with

JCAHO and State/Federal regulations.

. Review patient lab results and care plans with RNs and manage patient

discharge planning procedures.

. Obtain insurance authorizations and code patient diagnosis to ensure

accuracy of insurance billing and payments.

. Monitor Medically Indigent Services Plan (MISP) funding for Fresno

County's indigent population.

Field Nurse (2001-2003) / Field Case Manager (1999-2001)

. Supervised Tender Care home health program for new mothers and

premature infants.

. Administered Synigis injections for RSV and completed physical

assessments of new mothers and infants.

BARRY CLOTHIER, M.D., Scottsdale, Arizona 1997 - 1999

Registered Nurse - Family Practice

SCOTTSDALE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Scottsdale, Arizona 1996 - 1999

Registered Nurse - Full Time and Per Diem

. Functioned as float nurse in skilled nursing, orthopaedic, and

medical-surgical departments.

Education / Training / Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University, College of

Nursing, Phoenix, Arizona 1996

Licensed RN, State of California #562524

Community Medical Center Training: Wound Care and Central Lines

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