Bethany (Beth) Kern

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
• Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.

Managed the nursing staff for a busy pediatric office. Managed staffing for the office, ordering medical supplies/vaccinations.

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

• Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
• Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
• Performed thorough physical assessments on newborns daily to detect early signs of potential complications or abnormalities requiring attention.
• Assisted with high-risk deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team, implementing life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
• Trained new staff on NICU protocols and equipment, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality.
• Enhanced patient survival rates by providing critical care and monitoring for premature and critically ill newborns.
• Monitored and adjusted life-support equipment, ensuring optimal settings for patient health and recovery.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.