Nurse Care
Resume:
Kathy R. Duffield
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Cell 423-***-****
Email: aczevc@r.postjobfree.com
Kathy R. Duffield BSN, RN
Objective: To obtain the position of Registered Nurse Qualifications for scope of position to include exceptional communication skills; Exceptional critical thinking and assessment skills; Creative and motivated; Ability to obtain and maintain excellent rapport with any team member, leadership, and clients; Highly organized; Excellent nursing skills with ability to perform various tasks independently; Committed to values that are conducive to a successful and pleasant work environment; Extensive patient care skills in Critical Care, Med-Surg, and PeriOperavtive Services; Patient and caregiver education and procedure training
Cornerstone Village
Work Experience:@
Mountain States
Health Alliance
RN House Supervisor June 2016 to March 2017
Responsible for staff and residents of 100 bed Healthcare Center and 20 bed Assisted Living Facility
Manage and coordinate care of staff to include CNA, LPN, RT, and other Ancillary Departments
Autonomous with direct reporting to ADON, DON, Administrator
Other responsibilities include but not limited to...Education Opportunities “Teachable Moments” for staff & Excellence in Care Education to Residents and Family Members; Promotion & Implementation of best care practices with IV & TF Audits; Daily Interdisciplinary Care Rounds
Assist in preparations for The Joint Commission survey Peri Operative Services, Endoscopy January 2012- February 2014
Responsible and accountable for the delivery of care to Inpatients and Outpatients scheduled for or in emergent need of Endoscopic procedures
Worked in conjunction with or without OR/RR/ED/MS/ICU staff assistance for the delivery of care to such patients
Developed and maintained excellent professional relationships with peers, administration, and physicians
Scope of practice to include pre/intra/postop/recovery care; moderate-sedation; ACLS/PALS/CPR; scheduling
On call, scheduled, and emergent case flexibility
Continuing education to include SIS education and implementation; Super User Program
Clinical Informatics Department, RN Educator (Advanced Clinical Applications formally Project Safety First; Clinical Applications Nurse and Education Team Member) from March 2008 to January 2012
Education Team Member
Educate and train MSHA team members on multiple electronic applications and functionality with a purpose to integrate technology with the patient caregiver
Create and update training materials for Soarian Patient Record, Soarian Critical Care, MAK, and Provider Order Entry (POE)
Assist in the development of “live” events’ plans
Provide onsite support during pre and post “live” events
Assess needed changes to improve applications for team member usability and to provide safe and efficient patient care
Assist with integrated testing for Soarian Patient Record, Soarian Critical Care, and MAK
TEDS Facilitator: Manage MSHA team member’s Web Based Learning in conjunction with Organizational Development; Includes recording class sessions, rosters, evaluations; database management
Assist with The Blazing Star Newsletter writing articles, conducting interviews of team members and Super Users
Super User Facilitator for all TN facilities; Developed and conducted monthly facility meetings; maintained and updated database
Designer and implementer of various training materials; Maintained and updated Ask Safety Guy
Gap Analysis, Workflow and other projects as assigned Clinical Applications Nurse
Took call for Soarian Patient Record, Critical Care, and MAK applications to resolve team member’s issues when the Help Desk could not achieve first call resolution
Assigned to the Soarian Critical Care (SCrC) build team. Assisted in building and implementing SCrC
Provided onsite support during pre and post “live” events (per application role out)
Building team member accounts and assisting with Information Systems (IS) Work Orders and Tickets per assignment
Some server and database maintenance
SSH ICU August 2006- March 2008
BSN, RN Critical Care Nurse
Rotating assigned units
Rotating Shift Leader and Charge Nurse
Flexible working Med-Surg units and Emergency Department JCMC (PRM) Patient Resource Management Department: Case Manager, Utilization Review, and Discharge Planner February 2003-August 2006
Effective communication with all disciplines to ensure the coordination of quality cost-effective outcomes
Worked in conjunction with Medical Records, CSR Tracers, The Quality Department, Process Content Coordinators, and Risk Management
Performed in-depth assessments of patients to ensure available resources provided home environment needs
Developed individualized care plans to achieve meaningful use goals
Identified current and potential treatment needs to ensure quality outcomes
Provided in-depth education to patients and appropriate caregivers
Utilized Interqual criteria and Milliman care guidelines for Medicare and Commercial Insurance requirements
Obtained precerts and continued length of stay for inpatients via correspondences with multiple insurance companies
Assisted in MSHA achieving Meaning Use goals
Utilized Physician Advisors for coordination of care for patients not meeting acute care stay requirements
Issued HINN letters to MSHA patients/families when applicable JCMC ICUs 2600/2700/2800/4300: 2000-2003
BSN, RN Critical Care Nurse
Rotating assigned units
Rotating Shift Leader and Charge Nurse
Quality/Performance Improvement Committee
JCMC Renal Dialysis: July 1998-January 2000
Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis; Plasmapheresis; Ultra-filtration treatments coordinated and provided
Quality/Performance Improvement Committee
JCMC 5500/5400/5300 Med-Surg: January 1996- July 1998
Hire date January 15, 1996 as CNA/PCP
Board Certified RN July 1997
Med-Surg BSN, RN: Rotating Shift Leader and Charge Nurse
Quality/Performance Improvement Committee
Retention Committee
Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Conferred May 1997 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
Associate of Science Degree Conferred June 1991 North East State Technical Community College Blountville, TN
Interests:
Mother of 11-year-old son Wylie, 8-year-old Jake
Active member of First Baptist Church and involved in a variety of functions in the church and community. Elizabethton, TN. Including Parish Nursing Program; Service work Meals on Wheels and Church Ministry at Carter County Jail
Cosmetology: Licensed since 1989 and still enjoy hairstyling for family and friends
Awards:
Quality Improvement Project Safety First and Ask Safety Guy 2009 Team Project; 2010 Hold the Gains Level IV Quality Award for continuing to provide updated information to users for multiple Clinical Applications
Quality Improvement Med-Surg Renal Dialysis Infection Control 1999
Team Member Appreciation/Team Member of the month for the Neurovascular ICU March 2002
References:
Karen Adkins BSN, RN MSHA aczevc@r.postjobfree.com 423-***-**** Marcie Hardin BSN, RN MSHA aczevc@r.postjobfree.com 423-***-**** Jacki Thomas BSN,RN BCBSTN aczevc@r.postjobfree.com
Nadine Brennan BSN, RN Wellmont aczevc@r.postjobfree.com
Chastity Bond LPN, CSV aczevc@r.postjobfree.com 276-***-**** Amy Lawson LPN, NHC aczevc@r.postjobfree.com 423-***-**** Kathy R. Duffield
1844 Southside Road
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Cell 423-***-****
Email: aczevc@r.postjobfree.com
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