Kris Reeser

RN with over ** years experience

Morton, IL 61550

ac02q5@r.postjobfree.com - 309-***-****

BSN from University of Texas

BS Psychology from Illinois State University

Case Manager, Nurse Manager, and hospital nursing experience Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Case Manager

Meridian Health Plan - Chicago, IL - September 2013 to May 2017 Coordinate care for high risk behavioral health populations identified by the clinical team leader. Work cooperatively with multidisciplinary care teams that may include: the member’s PCP, specialists, and community resource contacts, while functioning with professional autonomy under the supervision of their Manager/Director. This position performs appropriate assessments, organizes, and collects, reviews and reports health and social information through member home visits and phone outreach while demonstrating multicultural sensitivity and effective communication skills with members. Nurse Manager

Proctor Hospital - Peoria, IL - September 2012 to August 2013 Monitored unit staff regarding appropriate medication administration, policy adherence, and physical and mental health treatment for elderly patients in a new psychiatric unit. Compiled reports from chart reviews to identify and correct procedure and documentation errors and omissions. Created and managed systems to document and monitor staff education, performance, disciplinary issues, monthly schedule and holiday schedule. Acted as charge nurse for the unit when staff unavailable due to illness, unit and hospital meetings, and hospital wide education. Staff management included interviewing, hiring, educating, disciplining, and firing. Created, organized, conducted, and monitored monthly staff meetings. Twenty-four hour on call for staff and hospital supervisors. Performed patient intakes and assessments then determined individual appropriateness for admission.

Charge Nurse

Methodist Hospital - Peoria, IL - September 2006 to September 2012 Direct patient care, medication administration and documentation. Directed and supported nurses, CNAs, and behavioral health technicians during 3rd shift. Approved, assisted, directed, and documented “Doctor Strong” codes for acting out persons. Monitored and reported unit charting for completeness, appropriateness, and compliance to policies and procedures. Created, updated, and presented daily written unit report. Charge Nurse

Children's Home - Peoria, IL - September 2002 to September 2006 Supervised the filling of medication boxes by pharmacy technicians. Managed medical charts, filled medication orders, and conducted vision and hearing tests for residents. Obtained Red Cross CPR instructor certification and taught CPR to staff. I acted as support and monitored charts for reference for the Psychiatrist during weekly psychiatric assessment of residents.

Charge Nurse

Pekin Hospital - Pekin, IL - September 1998 to January 2002 Performed direct patient care, medication administration, and monitored charting for the unit. I conducted information and education groups on health, disease management, coping skills, and medication. I also completed nightly chart monitoring and reporting for corrections. Charge Nurse

Netcare Corporation - Columbus, OH - 1995 to 1998

Direct patient care for a 8 bed crisis unit. Assess walk-ins and contact MD for med orders. Manage a small 3rd shift staff of 2 social workers and a security guard. Complete nightly chart monitoring and reporting for corrections. I was responsible for every other weekend on call for acting out persons. Staff Nurse

Marion General Hospital - Marion, OH - 1992 to 1995 Direct patient care, medication administration, daily assessments and documentation. Participate in “Code green” for action out person

Staff Nurse

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center - San Antonio, TX - 1991 to 1992 As the only nurse per shift, I directed patient care, administered medication, and documented all activities. I worked in cooperation with a team of psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and mental health technicians to optimize patient

Staff Nurse

Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital - San Antonio, TX - 1990 to 1991 Direct patient care as a staff nurse on an experimental unit. I participated in medication experiments by monitoring, managing, and documenting patient behavior during a 4 to 6 week medication wash. As part of the nursing team, I then administered medication in a double blind method, then managed and documented the behavioral changes if any.

EDUCATION

BSN in Nursing

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX September 1988 to May 1990

BS in Psychology

Illinois State University - Bloomington, IL

September 1980 to May 1982

Associate in Psychology

Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL

September 1978 to May 1980

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Registered Nurse (RN)

Current license in Illinois, previously in Iowa, Ohio, and Texas. Always in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS)

June 2017 to June 2019

American Heart Association

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