Amy Kerr
Oak Ridge,New Jersey
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of sub-acute and long-term care settings. Works closely with patient and family to provide quality care with effective communication to ensure their understanding of nursing care and process. Also ensuring that the plan of care is individualized to meet their personalized needs and goals.
Overview
64
64
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Clare's Health
Dover, New Jersey
04.1996 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
Registered Nurse
Springpoint Senior Living
Denville, New Jersey
04.1996 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
Tampa , Florida
08.1995 - 02.1996
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrated Health Service Of Venice
Venice, Florida
11.1994 - 08.1995
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Supervisor
Dunkin' Donuts
Ledgewood, New Jersey
08.1984 - 10.1994
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NYNursing Diploma - Nursing
Morris County School of Technology
Denville, NJHigh School Diploma -
Roxbury High School
SuccasunnaSkills
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Electronic Documentation
- Monitoring for Changes in Condition
- Organized, Timely and Prepared
Certification
Registered Nurse
Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified
American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Clare's Health
04.1996 - Current
Registered Nurse
Springpoint Senior Living
04.1996 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
08.1995 - 02.1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integrated Health Service Of Venice
11.1994 - 08.1995
Supervisor
Dunkin' Donuts
08.1984 - 10.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Morris County School of Technology
High School Diploma -
Roxbury High School