Beth Kammel
Okeechobee,FL
Summary
I have volunteered and worked in the medical field before graduating high school. I started my medical career as a PCT until earning my nursing license. I worked as a Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic nurse for seven years. From there I became a Charge Nurse and would float to cover the Nursing Supervisor role until promoted to that position in 2011.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
12.2011 - Current
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Charge Nurse
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Martin Memorial Hospital-South
08.2002 - 11.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Martin Memorial Hospital-South
07.1996 - 08.2002
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River Community College
Ft. Pierce, FL05.2002
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services Technology
Indian River Community College
Ft. Pierce, FL06.2001
Associate of Arts -
Indian River Community College
Ft. Pierce, FL06.2001
High School Diploma -
South Fork High School
Stuart, FL06.1995
Skills
- Staff Direction and Support
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Electronic Medical Records
- Staff Scheduling
- Policy Enforcement
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Safety
- Works well in emergency situations (codes)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse 2002-Present
- Licensed Paramedic 1999-Present
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)1997-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training 1999-Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training 1999-Present
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training 1997-Present
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
12.2011 - Current
Charge Nurse
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
12.2009 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse
Martin Memorial Hospital-South
08.2002 - 11.2007
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Martin Memorial Hospital-South
07.1996 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian River Community College
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services Technology
Indian River Community College
Associate of Arts -
Indian River Community College
High School Diploma -
South Fork High School
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