Kasie Ackerland
Lewiston
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in case management and patient care, demonstrating adherence to policy and procedures while providing individualized nursing care. Developed and implemented tailored care plans for hospice patients, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment and support. Maintained accurate medical records and effectively communicated with healthcare professionals and families to advocate for patient needs. Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions and facilitate referrals for additional services as necessary.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-op/Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Lewiston Orthopedic Surgery Center
Lewiston
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Adhered strictly to infection control guidelines while providing patient care.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Utilized clinical judgement in order to provide individualized nursing care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both staff members and patients alike.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patient treatments and care plans.
- Discharged patients from the recovery room after they had met discharge criteria.
- Provided post-operative care for patients in recovery room.
Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse
Elite Home Health and Hospice
Lewiston
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care for each hospice patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound judgments in order to provide quality end-of-life care for each patient.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure the best possible treatment for the patient.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and dieticians on behalf of hospice patients.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as home health aides or psychosocial counseling when necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
- Maintained accurate records on all treatments provided to hospice patients and reported any changes in condition promptly to physician staff.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Senior Registered Nurse
Nimiipuu Health
Lapwai
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in a variety of clinical settings.
- Served as a resource person for staff members regarding policy updates or new procedures.
- Instructed, supervised, and evaluated the performance of licensed practical nurses and nurse aides.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care across all services involved in patient's care plan.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive plans for patient care management.
- Assessed patient's needs for further evaluation or referral to specialists or community agencies for additional support services.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted in developing a domestic violence/injury response team through clinic minor care.
- Assisted in developing and updating a Electronic Medical Record system for Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
Lewiston
06.2011 - 09.2019
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College
Clarkston, WA06-2011
Skills
- Electronic health record
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Recordkeeping
- Analytical thinking
- Manage cases
- Case management
Nursing Department Experience
- Medical/Surgical
- Oncology
- Mental Health
- Special Procedures
- Out Patient Surgery
- PCU
- Cardiac
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-op/Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Lewiston Orthopedic Surgery Center
01.2024 - 05.2025
Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse
Elite Home Health and Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Registered Nurse
Nimiipuu Health
09.2019 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Walla Walla Community College