Kimberly D. Wright

Cell: 916-***-**** ac7l6d@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

My many years in nursing has allowed for a broad spectrum of experience including Diabetic Care, Neurology, Medical/Surgical, Ante-partum and Postpartum, Behavioral Health, Utilization Review, Triage Nursing and Patient Care Coordination and most recently Patient Care Management. I have worked with patients in various settings, inpatient, outpatient, and clinics. I have dedicated my nursing career to making a difference in each of my patient’s care.

Skill Highlights

Committed to the Nursing Process & Patient Advocacy

Strong Communication Skills

Excellent Physical Assessment Skills

Detail Oriented & Organized

Proficient in navigating multiple windows and screens

Positive Leadership as Charge Nurse, and Chair-person

Service Excellence Ambassador Experience

Partnership Council Unit/Hospital Based Experience

Mentor to Sacramento State Nursing students

Certifications

5150 Certification for Placer County

Basic Life Support, Healthcare Provider

Professional Experience

June 2018 to Present Patient Care Coordinator / Case Management

Registry Nurse for Maxim Staffing Agency

My current assignment has me working for Sacramento County’s Primary Care Center as a Patient Care Coordinator/Manager. I am responsible for reaching out to patient’s that are considered to be high risk/high utilization. I have been working with the insurance companies to coordinate our mutual patients care, including requesting case managers for those patients that are experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and language barriers. I often assist with coverage for the positions of Triage RN and Phone Triage RN.

Professional Experience Continued

November 2015 to June 2018 Utilization Review/Clinical Registered Nurse at Roseville Oaks Center

Heritage Oaks Hospital

I worked as a Lead Clinical/UR nurse. I was responsible for performing a nursing assessment on patients upon admission and as needed for Partial Hospitalization/ Intensive Outpatient Programs. I oversaw two per diem nurses. I noted all orders written by the Psychiatrists. I was responsible for ordering lab work as needed. I was the team lead for any patients that were stepped up to a higher level of care. I was also responsible for coordinating authorization from the patient’s insurance company for their stay. I kept track of patient’s daily attendance for multiple programs. I worked closely with the Psychiatrists, Therapists, and Insurance Case Managers to manage the patient’s care.

October 1992 to August 2015 Maternity Registered Nurse on High Risk

Sutter Memorial Hospital

I delivered high-quality and compassionate care to the Ante-partum and Post-partum patient community for 23 years. I demonstrated sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. I accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. I actively participated in hospital and unit based Partnership Council Programs, as Unit Chair for 8 years. I obtained my Inpatient OB CRN during this time.

June 1989 to October 1992 Registered Nurse on Neurology Unit, Sutter General Hospital

June 1988 to June 1989 Nurse Associate on Diabetic Unit, Sutter General Hospital

Education

Associate Degree Nursing, Sacramento City College