Kathy Cain

KATHY CAIN, RN

303 Lyndsey Circle

Vicksburg, MS 39183

OBJECTIVE:               Provide assistance to patients in all aspects of life, helping them to improve their quality and length of life through healthy lifestyle modifications

EDUCATION:             2000:  ADN, Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS

• Course work included: Medical Surgical, Low & High Risk Obstetrics, Pediatric Medical Surgical, Neonate Healthcare, Postpartum Care, Perinatal Education

1989: AA, emphasis - Public Relations, Hinds Community College, Jackson, MS

• Course work included: Speech, Journalism, Psychology, Sociology

WORK:                        2009-Present: Cardiac Rehab Coordinator, River Region Health System

• Evaluate patients with recent heart-related procedures, CHF, COPD, etc., and establish appropriate exercise routines and lifestyle modifications to enhance their quality of life
• Monitor patients as they exercise through telemetry, patient evaluation and feedback
• Instruct patients on proper diet adjustments necessary to improving their physical condition
• Provide emotional support to ease anxiety and depression in regards to condition

2007-2009:  Account Manager, Amedisys Home Health Care, Vicksburg, MS

• Establish and develop new business contacts with physicians, staff nurses, and other medical personnel
• Maintain current relationships with the above
• Develop and implement a sales and marketing plan
• Communicate with all members of a healthcare delivery team regarding patient care
• Forecast needs of clients and set priorities to satisfy those needs
• Develop relationships with Senior Living Facilities, becoming a ‘member’ of the facility’s staff/family
• Provide/perform exercise classes for Senior Living Facilities

2008-2009: Fitness Instructor, Shape Up Sisters, Vicksburg, MS

• Instruct circuit training classes, performing cardio intervals and assisting patrons with proper form and technique
• Oversee patrons while they exercise on their own, ensuring safety and proper form is being used

2007:  Account Executive, Amedisys Home Health Care, Vicksburg, MS

• Established and developed new business contacts with physicians, staff nurses, and other medical personnel
• Developed and implemented sales and marketing plan
• President’s Circle winner repeated times for outstanding sales accomplishments

                        2004:  Head Clinic Nurse, Office of Asthma & Immunology, River Region,

Vicksburg, MS

• Perform initial history and physical, allergy testing (scratch and intradermal)
• Provide emergency care to patient in event of adverse reaction
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing, along with giving breathing treatments
• Educate patients on medication relevant to their condition and provide demonstration/instruction on usage of drugs such as nasal steroids and inhalers

2001:  Staff Nurse, Parkview Medical Center, Vicksburg, MS

• Received neonate in delivery room, stabilized and provided initial care
• Assessed and provided care for neonates, including transition stage
• Assisted Pediatricians with assessments and procedures
• Guided new mothers on care of neonates, including breast feeding
• Performed admissions and discharges, documented care of neonates

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LICENSURES:             Registered Nurse, Mississippi Board of Nursing.  License #R862071

Personal and Group Trainer for Older Adults

                                    CPR for Healthcare Providers

                                    ACLS Provider

APPOINTMENTS:       Donor Investment Committee Member – United Way 2007-2010

Chairperson for Retirement Development Committee – Chamber of Commerce 2005-Present

                                    Registered VIPR participant for the State of Mississippi