Aime Kern
Henderson,NV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkway Surgery Center
Henderson
12.2018 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitor patients in recovery until criteria met for discharge, using critical skills and guidelines
- Step in as charge nurse when my boss is off or for vacation
- Chart appropriately on each patient while maintaining HIPPA
- Admit patients in preop and adequately get them ready for surgery, following the doctors orders
- Accurately document along all events of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care
- End of day duties, and prepping for the next day. Stocking the supply room, and each bay.
- Monitor for infection and bleeding at the surgical sites before discharge
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure safe efficient care
Registered Nurse
Seven Hills Surgery Center
Henderson, NV
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Nurse Manager
Mission Pines Rehab
Las Vegas
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and ethical considerations in all aspects of care delivery.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, Ky
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelors Of Science Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.2017
Associates Of Nursing - Nursing
Midway College
Midway, Kentucky 05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient Discharge
- Performing EKGs
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
ACLS, BLS, PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkway Surgery Center
12.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Seven Hills Surgery Center
10.2015 - 05.2019
Nurse Manager
Mission Pines Rehab
04.2015 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Hospital
06.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelors Of Science Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Associates Of Nursing - Nursing
Midway College