RN Case Management & Clinical Leadership
Resume:
KAY E. BEARD, RN
Shepherd, MI *****
989-***-**** *****************@*****.***
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT CLINICAL LEADERSHIP CARE COORDINATION
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Registered Nurse with 20+ years of healthcare experience, including case management, nursing leadership, care coordination, infection prevention, and clinical education. Skilled in-patient assessment, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy, with strong communication and organizational skills.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Case Management & Care Coordination
Patient Assessment & Discharge Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient & Family Education
Nursing Leadership & Supervision
Infection Prevention & Control
Staff Development & Clinical Education
Managed Care
Insurance Claims
Quality Assurance
MDS Assessment & Documentation
Wound Care
Medication Administration
Critical Care
Hospice Care
Triage
EMR/EHR Documentation
Epic
HIPAA Compliance
ICD-10 & Medical Coding
Medical Billing & Scheduling
Patient Advocacy
Time Management & Organization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ross Education Midland, MI
Clinical Instructor
February 2025 – Present
Provide classroom and clinical instruction to Nursing Assistant students preparing for CNA certification.
Educate students on patient care, safety, infection prevention, clinical procedures, and professional standards.
Demonstrate and evaluate hands-on nursing assistant skills and clinical competencies.
Mentor students and provide individualized feedback to support successful skill development and preparation for healthcare careers.
Reinforce professional communication, patient dignity, confidentiality, and quality-of-care standards.
Pioneer Healthcare St. Louis, MI
Charge Nurse
October 2023 – December 2024
Administered medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
Assessed patients and monitored changes in condition.
Provided direct patient care based on individual needs and care plans.
Performed treatments and wound care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Laurel Health Care Company Perrinton, MI
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
September 2022 – October 2023
Serve in a nursing leadership role supporting daily clinical operations, resident care, staff development, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
Provide oversight and education related to infection control practices and prevention strategies.
Coordinate staff development and clinical education to promote safe, consistent, high-quality resident care.
Provide wound care assessment, monitoring, documentation, and treatment oversight.
Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, residents,
families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in condition and care needs.
Support nursing leadership with clinical concerns, staff performance, policy implementation, and quality initiatives.
DaVita Midland, MI
Registered Nurse – Acute Dialysis
September 2022 – June 2023
Provided acute dialysis treatments to hospitalized patients.
Assessed patients before, during, and following dialysis treatments and monitored for changes in condition.
Collaborated with physicians, hospital nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation and followed established safety and infection prevention protocols.
Educated patients regarding dialysis treatments and related care needs.
Sheridan Community Hospital Sheridan, MI
Infection Control Nurse / Clinical Educator
November 2021 – September 2022
Managed the hospital's infection prevention and control program.
Oversaw antibiotic stewardship initiatives and monitored infection-control practices.
Coordinated programs related to falls, restraints, and patient safety.
Provided clinical education to staff and patients.
Monitored compliance with infection prevention policies and healthcare standards.
Collaborated with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Spectrum Health Lakeview, MI
RN Staff / Charge Nurse
August 2021 – November 2021
Served as Charge Nurse while providing direct patient care.
Coordinated nursing assignments and supported staff throughout the shift.
Assessed patient needs and communicated changes in condition to appropriate healthcare providers.
Promoted patient safety, continuity of care, and effective communication among healthcare team members.
Carriage House Bay City, MI
Infection Control Nurse
May 2020 – December 2020
Managed infection prevention activities during the COVID-19 pandemic while adapting to frequently changing regulatory and clinical guidance.
Conducted COVID-19 testing for residents and employees, including nasal swab and rapid testing procedures.
Monitored and maintained employee and resident immunization records.
Educated staff regarding infection prevention procedures, PPE, testing requirements, and COVID-19 protocols.
Maintained documentation and supported facility compliance with infection-control requirements.
Ingham County Medical Care Facility Okemos, MI
RN Assessment Coordinator
December 2019 – May 2020
Assessed rehabilitation patients to identify clinical, functional, psychosocial, and support needs for safe discharge.
Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans.
Identified equipment, services, community resources, and follow-up needs prior to discharge.
Communicated with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members to promote continuity of care.
Helped ensure patients had appropriate services and support in place before transitioning from the facility.
MediLodge Clare, MI
RN MDS Specialist / Restorative Nurse
April 2019 – December 2019
Collected, reviewed, and interpreted resident clinical information for MDS assessments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure accurate and complete resident assessments.
Maintained clinical documentation and supported individualized care planning.
Assisted with restorative nursing initiatives designed to maintain or improve resident function and independence.
PACE of Central Michigan Mt. Pleasant, MI
RN Clinic Manager
August 2018 – March 2019
Managed clinical operations and coordinated patient care in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Managed pharmacy-related responsibilities and maintained knowledge of MAPS, MICS, and opioid prescribing guidelines.
Performed patient triage, follow-up visits, and routine clinical visits in collaboration with physicians.
Participated in physician rounds and communicated changes in patient condition and care needs.
Performed blood draws and other clinical procedures.
Completed clinical staging documentation for physicians.
Maintained ongoing communication with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support continuity of care.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
2001
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse (RN)
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Nurse Aide Trainer April 2021 – August 2023
Certification in Infection Prevention and Control
CORE SKILLS
10+ Years: Case Management • Nursing/Healthcare Management • Supervision • Nursing • Medication Administration • MDS • Insurance Claims • EMR/EHR Systems • Customer Service • Organization
6+ Years: Hospital Experience
Additional: Critical Care • Hospice • Triage • Infection Control • Quality Assurance • Managed Care • Mentoring • Medical Coding/Billing • ICD-10 • HIPAA • Epic • Clinical Documentation • Staff Education • Patient/Family Communication • Medical Scheduling • Time Management
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Compassionate and highly experienced nursing professional with a strong ability to coordinate patient care, communicate with patients and families, collaborate with healthcare providers, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Offers a unique combination of direct clinical nursing experience, case management, discharge planning, insurance knowledge, nursing leadership, staff education, and healthcare administration.
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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