DANIELLE KILGORE
Pleasant Hill,MO
Summary
Motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work effectively unsupervised and quickly acquire new skills. Known for excellent customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Committed to providing every patient with a positive and memorable experience. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and exceptional time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Intern
Saint Luke's East Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Develop trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Delivered high-quality wound care, effectively reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Front Desk Receptionist
Sano Orthopedics
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Greeted visitors and answered incoming calls in a professional manner
- Maintained the reception area, ensuring it was clean and always organized
- Provided customer service to visitors and clients by answering questions and directing them to the appropriate personnel
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients
- Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth operations of the reception desk
- Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders as needed
- Organized and filed paperwork according to established procedures
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or bed
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses
Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's Convenient Care
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's East Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores
- Assisted patients with feeding when needed
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely
- Conducted routine checks on patients
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
MCCKC Penn Valley
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Holden High School
05.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ethical practice and Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Injection administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS Certified
- RQI Certified
References
- Laura Morgan, BSN, Clinical Instructor CVRU SLE, 816-604-4632, laura.morgan@mcckc.edu
- Liz Jaekel, BSN, Clinical Instructor Center for Behavioral Medicine, 515-570-0784, Elizabeth.Jaekel@mcckc.edu
- Amy Stevens, BSN, Clinical Instructor Truman Lakewood Labor and Delivery, 816-877-4550, Amy.Stevens@mcckc.edu
Timeline
Nurse Intern
Saint Luke's East Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Sano Orthopedics
02.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
11.2021 - 02.2022
Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's Convenient Care
09.2019 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Luke's East Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Holden High School
- BLS Certified
- RQI Certified
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
MCCKC Penn Valley
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