Cerner
Kenneth Dean
Registered Nurse
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Communicates well with multiple disciplinarians to assist patient with continued care outside of inpatient setting. Willing, ready, and capable of learning new treatment practices and methods to provide the best care to patients and their families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hamilton Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV titration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff during delegation of Charge Nurse
- Assisted and oversaw total transition from previous EMR (Cerner) to current EMR (EPIC)
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Significant knowledge with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Java script.
- Experienced in transition of care for patients that are being discharged, transferred to outlying facilities, or continued care.
- Managed accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, treatments, and progress to maintain clear records for effective decisionmaking
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments
Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Nurse Technician
Hamilton Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
Phlebotomist
Hamilton Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA 08.2016 - 05.2020
Certification - Phlebotomy
Miller Motte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN 01.2015 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
North Murray High School
Chatsworth, GA 08.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Governing Body Postions
- Chairman of Chief Nursing Officer Council
- Nurse Leader for Critical Care Department
Software
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
09.2021 - 12.2021
BLS- Basic Life Support
09-2021
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
07-2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hamilton Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Nurse Technician
Hamilton Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
08.2016 - 05.2020
Phlebotomist
Hamilton Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2019
Certification - Phlebotomy
Miller Motte Technical College
01.2015 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
North Murray High School
08.2010 - 05.2013
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