Kristen M. Email & Phone Number

United States

As a RN Case Manager I was responsible for the evaluation and implementation of health care plans for individual patients. Providing effective and efficient medical care while managing the costs of treatment is one of the major concerns of the role. As a RN Case Manager I would also act as a liaison between patients, their families, doctors, and health care providers.Assess new patients and create focused care plansUpdate and revise patient health care plans as neededEducate patients and families about health care plans and optionsMake clinical decisions for routine patient careAccurately document and submit medical recordsDemonstrate knowledge in medical care; such as diagnostic procedures, medication, symptoms, and other treatment-related therapiesProvide emotional support to patients and familiesEvaluate and determine needs of patientsReview results from medical testsImplement physician orders and other nursing proceduresCreate an environment for open communication

Midland, Texas, United States

As a Cardiac RN I was responsible for:Triage and cardiac assessment of patientsMedication Reconciliation Patient Portal education and communicationUtilization Reviews and critical monitoring of patient medical records for Physician and Insurance CompaniesPreparing patients for examination and testing such as ECGs, Nuclear Stress Tests, Echocardiograms, Angiograms, TAVRs, and Cardiac Surgeries, document patient communication and circumstance, and administer medications, treatments, or testing as ordered by NP, PA or Physician.Inform and/or advise patients of results, doctor's advice or required treatment/appointment. respond to patients needs for education, doctor referrals, refill of medications.Continual assessment of the office environment relating to patients and co-workers, organization, cleanliness, privacy, security, and safety.Blood Pressure and Medication monitoring and updating plan of care accordingly Holter Monitor, Pacemaker and other cardiac devices monitoring and management of results ICD Coding for insurance purposes.Provide Cardiac Clearance and Education to patient and other ProvidersCardiac lifestyle changes and education for patient and familyPT/INR checks and Coumadin management and therapyMonitoring stress test evaluations and cardiac and vascular readingsPerform frequent case reviews, check medical records, speak with patients and care providers regarding treatment, and respond to the plan of care.

United States

As a Progressive Care Nurse, I monitored critical and acute patients with heart disease and other medical conditions using ECGs, vital sign monitors, and nursing assessments. *Provide critical care to patients that require constant monitoring.*Basic cardiac rhythm monitoring techniques, interpretation and treatments.*Calculating drug dosages, administering continuous medication infusions and monitoring patients for effects of medications.*Monitoring patients before, during and after invasive procedures.*Recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary, respiratory, and hyper/hypotensive emergencies and knowing how to start standard interventions to stabilize patients.

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

Assist technician, RN or cardiac sonographer with various tasks involved in non-invasive testing for cardiac disease. Perform tasks to support the department as directed by the lead RN. Observation of various invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures performed in the Heart Center.

Odessa, Texas

As a Purchasing Agent I handle many responsibilities not limited to but including the following:Developed purchasing strategy.Reviewed and process purchase orders.Managed other members of the purchasing team.Maintained records of goods ordered and received.Negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers.Build and maintained relationships with vendors.Selected prospective vendors and negotiated contracts.Evaluated vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.Scheduled deliveries and ensures timely fulfillment of orders.Researched and evaluated vendors to compare pricing and services.Coordinated with fellow managers to monitor inventory and determined supply needs.Ensured quality of procured items and addressed problems when they arise.Kept up with trends in procurement.Traveled to vendor locations.Maintained current knowledge with purchasing technology trends and overseeing purchase and implementation, as necessary.

Midland, Texas

• Developed revenue, expense and materials forecasts• Prepared Budgets and tracked expenses; distributed weekly reports• Prepare employee work schedules and communicated adjustments• Payroll and Timesheet approval• Researched gaps in financials and performed analyses• Developed business action plans to meet gaps• Targeted business development and sales staff training to achieve benchmarks• Established sales staff KPIs and coached employees• Trained and coached staff; produced an increase in sales and performance• Reported monthly production report with financial performance and narrative• Performed financial analyses on all facets of business• Reviewed business/market trends and purchased accordingly• Managed inventory to optimize cost of goods; return of stagnate items• Based on sales trends, issued floor merchandise that maximized revenue• Oversight of customer service; feedback exemplary• Human Resources including knowledge of regulatory guidelines• Recruiting of resources; identified high-production sales staff including onboarding and training processes.

Odessa Tx

•Handled all operations necessary to maintain business.•Succession and retention planning for staff.•Analyzed the business and create/communicate clear action plans that optimize results and ensure effective execution of all operational activities •Created and prepared business reports in MS and EXCEL to DSMs with action plans •Maintained clear and direct team communication through weekly/ monthly meetings and touchbases•Direct workforce management; handled all HR needs of the staff and store directly.•Managed controllable expenses; A/P & A/R; •Maintained monthly store budget for inventory, supplies, and product •Ensured staff was properly trained on all current safety policies and procedures • Implemented Loss prevention/safety training; daily, weekly, monthly meetings•Maintained a safe workplace environment that was sharply focused on consistently delivering exceptional, and positive customer service.•Recruit, hire, staff.

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

• Support Project Manager(s) on multiple projects• Performed financial analysis and controls on project commercials• Prepared bids and proposals (Excel)• Developed business presentations (PowerPoint)• Tracked Project Expenses and researched detail with appropriate departments• Analyzed regulatory reports and prepared Excel Reports for Project Manager• Prepared PO’s and performed reconciliation to invoices ensuring backup documentation included• Prepared Work Orders and Change Orders, tracked action and date accomplished• Prepared Project Progress reports along with benchmark dates and schedule changes• Oversight of bids, issue dates, issued of contracts, etc.• Tracked and researched accounts receivables and monitored accounts payables• Provided administrative/clerical support, calendar management and travel arrangements• Scheduled and tracked OSHA training for field technicians• Focal point for General Contractor(s) for each project; communicated with subcontractors

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

• Assigned through Robert Half• Responsible for managing Office systems and office personnel • Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables; verified to POs• Reconciled Office Budget to forecast and justified changes (QuickBooks)• Monitored and tracked office expenses; profitable operation all years• Created and published weekly reports (Excel)• Prepared payroll and qualified for accuracy• Selection of staff; scheduled assignments• Trained staff in MS Office and QuickBooks• Managed inventory of equipment and parts

Associate'S Degree In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Business Administration And Management,

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies, 3.0

Activities and Societies: The National Honor Society of Leadership and SuccessFocus in Finance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Nursing Science