Kristen Newton
Sheridan,AR
Summary
Accomplished RN Case Manager and Oncology Nurse at Arkansas Children's Hospital, adept in chronic disease management and compassionate care. Leveraged multidisciplinary approaches to enhance patient outcomes, significantly improving satisfaction scores. Skilled in care coordination and patient advocacy, embodying strong clinical judgment and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Arkansas Children's Hospital
07.2018 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
Oncology Nurse
Arkansas Children's Hospital
12.2006 - 07.2018
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of cancer treatment administration.
- Developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient undergoing cancer treatment.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, attentive care during all phases of the cancer journey.
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring access to appropriate pain management options during end-of-life care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
RN Licence - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2006
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- Multidisciplinary Approach
- Utilization review
- Clinical assessment
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EMR / EHR
- Delegation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Arkansas Children's Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Oncology Nurse
Arkansas Children's Hospital
12.2006 - 07.2018
RN Licence - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
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