309 SE 30th Terrace

Cape Coral, FL 33904

Phone 239-810-2314
Fax 239-458-0967
E-mail kwf1e5de@westpost.net
Kathy Jean Walter
Objective To obtain professional growth and further my nursing career options
Summary of qualifications
Registered Nurse, actively employed since 1978
Resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1985
Wound Care Certification 2005-current
Hospital based experience specializing in oncology
Home Health Case Manager since 1997
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver
Professional experience July 2010-October 2010 Direct Care Home Health, Fort My
ers, FL
Case manager
Full time case coordination of Insurance and Medicare clients with a variety of
disease processes. Mentoring of Edison State College nursing students.
September 2009- July 2010 Gentiva Health Services, Fort Myers, FL
Manager of Clinical Practice
Management and development/implementation of care plans within scope of clinical
practice. Implements standards, maintaining the integrity of patient care withi
n Medicare guidelines. Wound care education provided as needed. Education on O
ASIS C provided to all staff. Interviewing of future employees as well counseli
ng and termination as needed. Responsible for 21 staff members including Regist
ered Nurses, LPNs, Physical therapists, Speech therapists, Occupational therapis
ts, Physical therapy assistants, Medical Social Workers and home health aides.
Patient care coordination, communication with physicians and disciplines require
d for care of census ranging between 95-130
July 2009-September 2009 Gentiva Health Services, Fort Myers, FL
Case Manager
Full time case coordination of Insurance and Medicare clients with a variety of
disease processes. Orientation and precepting of new employees as needed. Prov
ided wound care education and consultations as needed to find more cost effectiv
e therapies and educate physicians. Geriatric Credentialing received.
September 2008-June 2009 Hands on Home Care, Ft Myers, FL
Case Manager
Full time case coordination of Medicare clients with a variety of disease proces
ses. Assisted in all aspects of care as required. Provided consultations in cur
rent wound care.

June 2003-September 2008 Southwest Florida Home Care, Ft. Myers, FL

Case Manager
Full time case coordination of Medicare clients with a variety of disease proces
ses. OASIS training and wound care certification achieved during this time. Al
so worked with Edison State College students, assisting with their clinical educ
ation.
January 2002-June 2003 United Home Health Care Services, Ft. Myers, FL
Clinical Supervisor
Full time supervisor of nurses, aides, and therapists, responsible for Medicare
OASIS formatting, ICD-9 coding, scheduling, evaluations and multi-disciplinary c
ase coordination. Hospital intake inquiries performed on potential clients.
August 2000-January 2002 Heartland Home Health Care Services, Ft. Myers, FL
Per Diem Staff, Interim Director of Clinical Services, Director of Operations.
Multiple positions held for this non-Medicare agency; responsibilities included
negotiation of insurance contracts, human resources, in-service education and or
ientation of new employees, CHOP and ACHA compliance issues.
Professional memberships NAWC: National Association of Wound Care July 2005- p
resent
WCC credentialing received
Awards received FNA Excellence in Nursing award 1994
Education August 1975-June 1978
East Orange General Hospital School of Nursing East Orange, NJ
* Diploma in Nursing
References Available upon request