KIMBERLY TUTTLE
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Summary
Knowledgeable 26 year Registered Nurse with solid background in providing patient care across various healthcare settings. Successfully managed diverse patient populations and implemented care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and patient advocacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract RN-Neurology Clinic
Amalgamated Medical Care Management
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning all patient-related information, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds while respecting cultural differences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and attentive care delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient progress in electronic health records and communicating with relevant team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans, optimizing treatment efficacy.
Triage RN
Health Dialog
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Facility Compliance Officer, Director of Quality & Risk Management
Sabine Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Uphold and enforce company, local, state and federal regulations
- Uphold company policies to protect patients and staff
- Handle all complaints that arise in a timely and professional manner
- Work with legal team on any litigation as needed
- Oversee all quality programs and submit data per guidelines
- Representative on LA Region 7 Emergency Preparedness Group
- Patient Safety Officer
Director of Quality & Process Improvement
StrategyGen Co.
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Collaborate with multiple hospitals nationwide to improve patient safety
- Focus on reducing inpatient harm by at least 40 percent and avoidable readmissions by at least 20 percent including falls prevention, opioid education, and other high focus areas
- Support hospitals via teleconference calls, webinars, email communications, and face to face interaction as needed
- Facilitate webinar and teleconference calls on varied topics to support Partnership for Patients
- Complete a detailed review of multiple New Technology Applications for Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Compiling important information from multiple New Technology Applications and work collaboratively to create detailed writing segments of each application
RN Care Manager
Metro Health PHO
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate care to address each complex chronic patient’s specific needs
- Provide appropriate care for each patient as part of the multi-disciplinary care team
- Daily follow up with recently discharged patients from an inpatient stay to help reduce readmission rates
Weekend Triage Nurse Home Health and Hospice
Mercy VNS
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Cover incoming phone calls for home health, hospice, and wound care
- Take incoming referrals for new patients to be assessed on the next business day
- Reach out to on call nurses, social workers, etc
- As needed for emergent calls
Clinical Consultant and Pod Owner
Humana
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Great Lakes Region
- Introduced and implemented programs focused on Medicare Senior Products to providers and provider staff
- Recommended and developed practice specific strategies designed to improve all aspects of quality, costs, and documentation
- Delivered Provider-member specific metrics around profit and loss
- Coached providers and staff on gap closing opportunities by interpreting data using strong analytical skills
- Successfully promoted participation in clinical programs by providing information to providers and staff
- Responsible for profit and loss in my POD comprised of 39 counties in Michigan
- Great Lakes Region
Project Manager
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Keystone Center for Patient Safety and Quality
- Implemented and coordinated a multidisciplinary collaborative for 122 hospitals in Michigan and HAI
- Developed, implemented and coordinated a multidisciplinary collaborative for 76 Eds in Michigan around process flow, sage handovers, Sepsis and culture
- Representative on Michigan Department of Community Health EMS Task Force
- Representative on Michigan Department of Community Health Perinatal Regionalization Task Force
- Representative of Michigan Closed Head Injury and Trauma Task Force
- Responsible for collaborative budget
- Keystone Center for Patient Safety and Quality
Director of Nursing
Louisiana State University
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervision of Department of Nursing Staff
- Responsible for development and implementation of nursing school from a grassroots effort
- Responsible for development and implementation of medical related courses, i.e
- Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, Certified Nursing Assistant
- Teaching classes, laboratory skills, and accompanying students to clinical setting
- Development of all training materials, policies, and procedures
- Responsible for department budget
Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
WK-Urology Affiliates
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Daily clinical care of Urology and Oncology Urology patients
- Daily assistance provider
- Care of triage patients
- Provided education to patient and family
- Assisted with outpatient procedures
Agency Staff RN
Alpha Nursing Services
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Daily clinical care of patients in a variety of settings (Oncology, PACU
- Med-surg, Ortho/Trauma/Neurosurgery, ICU/CCU/PCU/SICU/MICU/PICU, Telemetry, Pediatrics, Psych/Geri-Psych)
- Change nurse on various floors
PACU RN II
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Daily clinical care of PACU/Recovery Room patients
Ortho RN I
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Daily clinical care of Ortho/Trauma/Neurosurgery patients
Education
ADN - Nursing
LA Tech University
01.1999
B.GS - Science
LA Tech University
01.1995
Skills
- Neurological care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessments
- EMR systems
- Patient counseling
- Relationship building
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emotional awareness
Education And Technical Training
- TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer Course, 2019
- LEAN Refresher Course, 2016
- LEAN Methodology Certificate, 2008
- Adult Train the Trainer Certificate, 2005
- ADN, Nursing, LA Tech University, 1999
- B.GS, Science, LA Tech University, 1995
Timeline
Contract RN-Neurology Clinic
Amalgamated Medical Care Management
08.2024 - Current
Triage RN
Health Dialog
03.2022 - 01.2023
Facility Compliance Officer, Director of Quality & Risk Management
Sabine Medical Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
Director of Quality & Process Improvement
StrategyGen Co.
01.2015 - 01.2020
RN Care Manager
Metro Health PHO
01.2013 - 01.2016
Weekend Triage Nurse Home Health and Hospice
Mercy VNS
01.2013 - 01.2014
Clinical Consultant and Pod Owner
Humana
01.2012 - 01.2013
Project Manager
Michigan Health & Hospital Association
01.2006 - 01.2010
Director of Nursing
Louisiana State University
01.2005 - 01.2006
Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse
WK-Urology Affiliates
01.2004 - 01.2005
Agency Staff RN
Alpha Nursing Services
01.2001 - 01.2004
PACU RN II
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
01.2000 - 01.2001
Ortho RN I
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
B.GS - Science
LA Tech University
ADN - Nursing
LA Tech University
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