Dixie Kozak

Patient-focused case manager with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.

• Director of Nursing, 10/20, Present, Sunland Home Care and Medical, 4435 E Broadway Rd #2, Mesa, AZ, 85206, Helped launch medical division to provide medical support to clients in their home., Provided direct care, was on call and telephone triage., Managed the nursing team and did nurse training as well as caregiver training., Maintained the schedule and scheduled the nursing team., Established community relationships., Ordered nursing supplies., Managed patients medications, medical schedules, referrals, etc.
• Registered Nurse, 08/16, 12/20, Az. Home Care/PCI, 1626 S. Edwards, Tempe, AZ, 85281, Provided direct patient care for a variety of wounds including wound vacs, ostomy care and instruction., Provided a variety of medical instruction and medication instruction., Infusion nursing and reporting to case managers on any new patients as well as continuing patients., Occasional precepting of new nurses in training., Became certified specialist for OASIS preparation.
• Registered Nurse, 06/15, 08/16, East Valley Hospice, 1311 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85224, Weekend on call nurse providing telephone triage, all necessary visits, assessment and plan of care for new patients., Arranging other disciplines, obtaining equipment and supplies needed for service and obtaining MD orders., All weekend death visits and family support, getting MSW and chaplain as needed.
• Registered Nurse, 03/08, 06/15, Sun Valley Home Care, 7227 E. Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85209, Weekend nurse providing direct care for patients with a variety of wounds, rehabilitation needs, infusion and chronic care., Provided on call service during the night and telephone triage.
• Registered Nurse, 03/03, 03/08, Az. Home Care/PCI, 1626 S. Edwards, Tempe, AZ, 85281, Weekend warrior providing direct patient care for a variety of wounds including wound vacs, ostomy care and instruction., Provided a variety of medical instruction and medication instruction., Reported to case managers on any new patients as well as continuing patients., Occasional case management for patients when company had additional demand.
• Registered Nurse, 09/01, 03/03, Chandler Valley Hope, 501 N. Washington Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85225, Provided direct patient care to patients in the acute detoxification phase of chemical dependency recovery., Monitored and provided care to patient group for the remainder of their inpatient treatment., Included in this is monitoring need for additional medical and psychological care and involving counseling and medical team as needed on night shift., Ensured care plans are complete for patient stay., Directed and provided assistance to callers on night hotline.
• Staff Nurse; Case Manager, 02/98, 08/01, VA Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85012, Provided direct patient care to patients in a sub-acute unit., Included care for these patients are IV antibiotic therapy, rehabilitation, complex wound care, long term care, etc., Began functioning in this facility as charge nurse within one week., Took on the task and responsibility of case manager within 6 months., As case manager duties included assessing patient on admission and care planning for interdisciplinary team and facilitating additional services for patient upon discharge., Served as a member of MDS committee and did MDS and RAI.
• Student Nurse Technician, Valor, 06/97, 02/98, VA Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School., Phoenix, AZ, 85012, Provided full range of patient care in sub-acute rehabilitation unit under direct supervision of nurse preceptor., Special tasks of this position included developing staff in-service, participation in case management and family meetings., Success demonstrated in ability to establish therapeutic relationship with patients and other staff members to provide effective care.
• Nurse Extern, Labor and Delivery, 05/96, 12/96, Maricopa Medical Center, 2601 E Roosevelt, Phoenix, AZ, 85008, Assisted nursing staff in providing high quality family care during the delivery and recovery period., Special task included well baby assessments, documentation, finalizing paperwork, ordering unit supplies, and communication between departments.
• Internship, Arizona Mental Health Association, 6411 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, Worked with full-time staff on a project to identify the constituents of the organization., The purpose of this project was to quantify the number of individuals served by mental health services in order to lobby for change in the Arizona State laws.