Katherine P. Strawhorn
Abbeville
Summary
Compassionate Home Health RN Case Manager with background in managing patient care in home settings. Strengths include thorough assessment of patient needs, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and providing empathetic patient support. Notable impact through improvement of quality healthcare delivery while ensuring comfort for patients within their homes. Possess skills in clinical procedures, documentation compliance, care coordination, and family education relevant to home health assignments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Self Regional Healthcare
Greenwood
10.2024 - Current
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
Home Health Nurse Case Manager
Health Related Home Care
Abbeville
07.2016 - 10.2024
- I operated in the same manner as with my current job at Self Regional Home Health. However, HRHC merged with Self Regional Home Health Services in October 2024. I also worked as a float nurse and admission RN for Health Related Home Care.
- Experience with HomeCare HomeBase EMR as well as EPIC for Self Regional Home Health Services.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women's Health Classic
Greenwood
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills when caring for high risk obstetric cases.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Initiated breastfeeding for new mothers.
- Facilitated communication among multiple providers regarding patient's needs or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum period.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plan changes.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policy standards.
- Monitored post-operative recovery of patients following cesarean sections or vaginal deliveries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics nursing care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Promoted patient safety through implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Performed initial newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring, physical assessment, and cord care.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the labor process and postpartum care.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as shoulder dystocia or maternal hemorrhage.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for labor induction and augmentation procedures.
- Assessed fetal heart rate patterns and monitored maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lander University
Greenwood, SC12-2013
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
Abbeville, SC06-2009
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nutritional support guidance
- Strong communication skills
- Case management software proficiency
- Home health documentation
- Compassionate patient care
- Electronic medical records usage
- Chronic disease management
- Infection control practices
- Medical equipment operation
- Wound care management
- OASIS proficiency
- Patient and family education
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Central line/IV
- Ability to work independently
Certification
- BLS certified
Affiliations
- I am a mother of three, two girls and a boy. I keep busy with them while not working!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Self Regional Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Home Health Nurse Case Manager
Health Related Home Care
07.2016 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women's Health Classic
01.2014 - 07.2016
- BLS certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lander University
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
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