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KATHLEEN ELLENWOOD

adx412@r.postjobfree.com 530-***-**** Redding, CA 96002

Driven Clinical Supervisor Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience caring for patients within an acute care and home care setting. Have dedicated many years supervising Skilled Nursing staff to provide a Smooth delivery of care to comprehensive patients, quality care and delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Patient Monitoring

Medical Screening

Unit Administration

Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Critical Thinking

Procedure Assistance

Care Coordination

Treatment Preparation

Monitoring Vital Signs

Patient Care Oversight

Accurate Documentation

Medication Administration

Patient Care Assessment

Nursing Plan Development and Modification

Seizure Management

Direct and Indirect Patient Care

Home Visits

Risk Management

In-Service Programs

Decision Making

Medical Condition Coding Software

Interdepartmental Functions Coordination

Data Analysis

Process Implementation

Employee Performance Evaluations

Time Management

Policy and Program Development

Service Utilization Improvements

Employee Supervision

Financial Operations Oversight

Employee Recruitment and Hiring

Employee Training Program

HIPAA Guidelines

Utilization Management

Nursing Operations Management

Performance Monitoring

Quality Assurance Controls

Administrative Staff Supervision

Patient Advocacy

Clinical Staff Management

Medical Programs Implementation

Improvement Recommendations

Quality Issue Identification

Verbal and Written Communication

Staff Training

Problem Solving

Quality Control Data Compilation

Medical Home Care Professionals

Redding, CA

Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor

12/2012 - Current

Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team. Rotated on-call responsibilities with other clinical supervisors per established schedule to address 24/7 patient care needs. Conducted clinical interviews and assisted with hiring decisions for staff. Summary

Skills

Experience

Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.

Developed clinical staff with regular evaluations and annual feedback sessions.

Oversaw adherence to federal, state and company requirements and regulations.

Facilitated orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for RN's, LVN's and PCA's.

Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges. Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.

Have served as an expert witness on the witness stand in medical related trials.

Mercy Medical Center Redding Redding,

CA

Registered Nurse

11/2009 - 10/2012

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures. Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team. Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.

Shasta Regional Medical Center Redding,

CA

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

04/1993 - 11/2008

Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures. Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care. Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.

Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.

Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.

Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions. Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.

Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.

Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures. Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA

Associate of Science in Nursing

06/1993

Oak Grove High School San Jose, CA

High School Diploma

06/1988

Education and Training

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