Kaitlyn Van Manen

To use my influence and experience as a nurse to work collaboratively with others and provide quality and compassionate care to patients and their families.

Registered Nurse Case Manager at Gentiva Hospice (2026-07 – Present)

• Evaluated and documented the eligibility of patients to receive hospice care per Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary group, including the social worker, chaplain, and medical director, to develop an individualized hospice plan of care for each patient
• Provided hands-on care to patients undergoing hospice care, including wound care, catheter and ostomy care, and vital sign collection
• Facilitated the procurement of medications, durable medical equipment, and daily disposable supplies (e.g. wipes, gloves, incontinence supplies) for patient use during service
• Interfaced with care staff at a variety of patient facilities (e.g. assisted living facilities, adult family homes, homes with private caregivers)
• Partnered with Home Health Aides to evaluate the patient’s care needs and revise the hospice plan of care as needed
• Supported patients and patients’ families through the potential emotional effects of hospice through active presence and therapeutic communication

Oncology Staff Nurse at University of Washington Northwest Hospital (2024-09 – 2026-06)

• Managed the total care of complex patient assignments through the roles of Bedside Nurse and Charge Nurse
• Delegated patient care tasks to medical and nonmedical support staff
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary care to teams and best practice councils to manage patient outcomes during hospitalization and through discharge
• Oriented new staff and nursing students to unit culture and practices
• Administered high risk medications to patients, such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, while minimizing and treating adverse events and side effects
• Provided educational resources and emotional support to patients and their families while navigating complex medical diagnoses
• Assisted in providing maximum comfort and support to patients and their loved ones during transitions of care, such as transitioning to hospice care

Clinic Nurse at Overlake Newcastle Urgent Care (2023-02 – 2024-09)

• Coordinated nursing, medical assistant, and radiology staff in providing quality, patient-centered care to patients and their families
• Collaborated with licensed independent medical providers in providing bedside patient care, including medication administration, injury management, and bedside point-of-care testing
• Educated patients on disease processes and how best to navigate new diagnoses
• Participated in the upkeep of in-office devices
• Assisted in maintaining inventory of clinic supplies
• Oriented new clinical staff
• Assisted in maintaining the compliance of clinical processes with regulatory guidelines

Cosmetic Nurse Injector and Perioperative Staff Nurse at Allure Esthetic (2021-08 – 2023-02)

• Worked collaboratively with patients to achieve their aesthetic goals through the administration of Botox, Dysport, Restylane fillers, Juvederm fillers, and Kybella
• Facilitated the throughput of each patient receiving cosmetic surgery by performing their preoperative check-in and education, circulating during the surgical procedure, and assisting with patient recovery and transport
• Assisted with the post-operative care of patients that received cosmetic surgery, including suture removal, staple removal, drain removal, wound care and dressing changes, medication management, and occupational therapy practices
• Maintained the cleanliness, organization, and supply requirements of both the clinical office and the perioperative care areas
• Trained new perioperative staff in the proper protocols and procedures of managing patient care starting at the patient’s first surgical consultation through the patient’s one-year post-operative appointment

Emergency Department Staff Nurse at Valley Medical Center (2018-08 – 2021-08)

• Managed patient care through collaborative work with interdisciplinary teams
• Acted as confidant, educator, primary caretaker, and consultant to a diverse population of patients and their friends and families
• Responded to medical and psychiatric emergencies according to best practices and patient preferences
• Helped patients achieve and maintain their highest levels of wellness through hands-on nursing care
• Assisted in optimizing patient flow through the Emergency Department
• Documented all provided patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Helped maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the Emergency Department

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing – Western Governors University Online (2020-02 – 2020-07)

Associate Degree in Nursing – Pierce College in Puyallup, WA (2016-09 – 2018-06)