Beth Kaestner RN BSN
Johnston ,RI
Summary
Enthusiastic nurse with a passion for emergency medicine. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Self motivated and actively seeking a registered nurse opportunity within a dedicated ED team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Med-Surg (Neuro Stroke)
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence , RI
01.2020 - Current
- Performed therapeutic interventions, monitored for physiological changes in patients with stroke, trauma, brain injuries and other acute medical conditions.
- Charge nurse responsible for 20 bed comprehensive stroke certified unit at level 1 trauma hospital.
- Clinical expertise in telemetry and titration of critical care intravenous medications.
- First Responder Code Stroke certified nurse.
EMT
Professional Ambulance
Providence , RI
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed reasoned and logical decision making in emergent and high stress environments.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and effectively prioritizing tasks based on need and priorities.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Administered tests and emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Provided concise reports to emergency triage staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
NICU Senior Student Nurse
Women And Infants Hospital
Providence , RI
01.2019 - 05.2019
- 6 months of direct neonatal patient care under guidance of experienced NICU preceptor.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV, NG and Intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Attended high risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitations
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2019
Skills
- Charge nurse
- Preceptor to new employees
- EKG/ telemetry interpretation
- Tracheostomy care
- Venipuncture
- Electronic Medical Record
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- NREMT
- Code Stroke
- Critical care intravenous drip administration
- External Ventricular and Lumbar drain
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) administration
Timeline
RN Med-Surg (Neuro Stroke)
Rhode Island Hospital
01.2020 - Current
EMT
Professional Ambulance
05.2019 - 01.2020
NICU Senior Student Nurse
Women And Infants Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
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