Kiesha Kirkham BSN, RN, CNML
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate charge nurse with a background in psychiatric, emergency, and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Charge Nurse/ Agency Nurse
Acadia Hospital (Trustpoint, Crestwyn & Delta
Memphis, TN
06.2024 - Current
- Distributes assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Supports physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Provides emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment, and disease prevention.
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols throughout the shift.
- Coordinates and performs patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Serves as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
ICU Clinical Nurse
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis , TN
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Started as a Nurse Extern and transitioned as a RN.
- Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis/Loewenberg School of Nursing
Memphis, TN12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12-2007
Master of Science - PMHNP And Nurse Leadership
University of Tennessee
MemphisSkills
- Admissions/Intake assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis management
- Quality improvement
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CPI
- Handle with Care
- Clinical Nurse Leader*
EMR
- Cerner
- Epic
- Wellsky
- Avatar
- Medhost
Timeline
ICU Clinical Nurse
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Psychiatric Charge Nurse/ Agency Nurse
Acadia Hospital (Trustpoint, Crestwyn & Delta
06.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis/Loewenberg School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Minnesota
Master of Science - PMHNP And Nurse Leadership
University of Tennessee