Kimberly Rheude
Sandwich,IL
Summary
Passionate, competent registered nurse leader with over 10 years of diverse nursing experience including cardiac cath/EP labs, interventional radiology, pediatrics, women's health, LTC/Rehabilitation and nursing management, Home Health. Professional experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs; highly dependable and possesses strong clinical and leadership skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Residential Home Health
Lisle
06.2022 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
Home Health Registered Nurse/DON
DMJ Home Health
Aurora
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- COVID 19 home health nurse
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic
- Disease education.
- Provided medication and disease management education
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assessed and educated Covid patients, reporting any changes in conditions to physicians
- Completed detailed assessments, wound care, IV antibiotics and hydration, TPN, of orthopedic patients, cardiac patients, diabetic patients,immunosuppressed patients
- Educated patients of disease processes, medications and home safety
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and service
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained monthly metrics tracking designated activities.
- Answered questions from examiners and consulted about medical issues.
- Presented appropriate files to physicians or specialists for review.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Maintained database for storage and retrieval of medical records.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Utilized Software to manage and confirm patient data, such as insurance, demographic and medical history information.
- Compiled electronic patient records covering conditions, treatments and diagnoses.
- Processed patient admission and discharge documentation.
- Prepared and processed forms for government healthcare programs.
- Handled high-volume data entry of demographics, disease etiology and extent and associated procedures or treatments.
- Supported smooth admission and discharge processes by handling associated documents.
- Researched and compiled statistical data to support cost control and care improvement initiatives.
Director of Nursing
Sandwich Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Sandwich
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, OBRA, payroll and benefits administration and general liability
- Ensured that the pharmacy and nursing area was kept clean, neat and free of debris
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy and nursing management
- Direct day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 65 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 40 employees
- Collaborated with the administrator to maintain daily operations
- Ordered all pharmacy and nursing supplies and kept a check on inventory levels
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents
- Produced nursing reports such as wound tracking, immuniations, infection control logs and psychotropic GDRs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to achieve highest levels of RUGs and high CMI
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, quality assurance reports, and adverse events actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
- Monitored disease outbreaks, infection control procedures
- Severed as the chairperson and lead the QAPI committee, Infection control committee, Safety committee, and Antibiotic Stewardship committee
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
- Administered IV and oral medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Per Diem Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Transported patients to and from different departments
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Followed infection control procedures
- Some experience in GI lab performing EGD, and Colonoscopies
- Experienced in conscious sedation administration
- Experienced in Cath/IR/Neuro pre. post and procedural areas
Charge Nurse
Sandwich Nursing And Rehabilitation
Sandwich
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration
- Ensured routine wound care and dressing changes were performed on schedule
- Tracked patients' status and emergent cases, taking calls from hospitals when patients' acuity changes
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies
- Provided high-quality care to patients of all ages
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous
- Delivered high level of care to every patient
- Skilled in central line and catheter management for triple lumen catheter (TLC), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), tunneled intravascular central catheter (TICC),
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs
- Monitor and document patients' condition, medications administered and interventions applied
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
Travel Cath Lab/ IR RN
Alliant Staffing Inc
Villa Park
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- On-call team for Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology lab
- Circulation nurse during all Cardiac cath and Interventional Radiology lab procedures.
- Monitored hemodynamic status during procedures
- Experience with Meditech
- Monitored and preformed conscious sedation during cardiac catheterization/ IR procedures
- Monitored hemodynamics of patients during cardiac catheterization procedures
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Prepped patients for cath lab procedures starting IVs, physical assessment, lab draws, consents
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
RN
Carbondale Memorial Hospital/SIH
Carbondale
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Circulated TEE, cardioversion, pacemaker placement, ICD placement, peripheral cases, cardiac cases and AAA repairs
- Preceptor for new grad hire nurses
- On-call team for cardiac cath lab
- Created reports for physicians with Merge Cardio system
- Circulation nurse during all cardiac cath lab procedures
- Monitored on Merge cardio system during cath lab procedures, monitored hemodynamic status during procedures
- Experience with Chartmaxx
- Experience with Meditech
- Monitored and preformed conscious sedation during cardiac catheterization procedures
- Monitored hemodynamics of patients during cardiac catheterization procedures
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Prepped patients for cath lab procedures starting IVs, physical assessment, lab draws, consents
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Followed infection control procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply count
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
LPN
Eldorado Primary Care
Eldorado
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Coordinated Immunizations through the primary establishment of I-Care
- Experience with Immunizations for appropriate age groups
- Assisted IT in achieving meaningful use stage 1
- Experience with Allscripts EMR
- Experience with SAGE EMR
- Prior Authorizations with medications
- Prior Authorizations with testing and referrals
LPN
Turner Manor
Harrisburg
10.2009 - 09.2010
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance.
- Behavorial monitoring, planning, and goals for the developmentally disabled.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to families on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
- Instructed patients, families, and state guardians on medical diagnoses, treatment options.
Education
ADN to MSN bridge -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan university
Marion, INAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Preceptor
- High level of autonomy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient/family focused
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- QAPI
- Strong leadership skills
- Microsoft Office and EMR systems
- Wound Care
- Infection Control Management
- Geriatric psych/dementia
- Psychotropic medication managment
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity and UTI prevention
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chest pain management expert
- Accomplished in radiology diagnostics
- Hiring and recruitment
- Training and mentoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Procedure development
- Care plan management
- Patient record auditing
- Quality assurance controls
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Staff training
- Performance management
- Duty delegation
- Medication administration expert
- IV drug therapy management
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Intake and discharge
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Diabetes management
- Care planning
- Triaging patient concerns
- Computerized charting specialist
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse in IL
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Residential Home Health
06.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse/DON
DMJ Home Health
02.2020 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse
Sandwich Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 11.2019
Director of Nursing
Sandwich Rehabilitation and Healthcare
11.2018 - 02.2020
Per Diem Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020
Travel Cath Lab/ IR RN
Alliant Staffing Inc
05.2016 - 01.2018
RN
Carbondale Memorial Hospital/SIH
08.2014 - 06.2016
LPN
Eldorado Primary Care
11.2010 - 07.2013
LPN
Turner Manor
10.2009 - 09.2010
ADN to MSN bridge -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan university
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeastern Illinois College
- Registered Nurse in IL
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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