Danielle Kirby
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-BSN
UF Shands Hospital
06.2015 - Current
- Managed and completed nursing schedule for approximately 30 nurses.
- Radiology Lead IV nurse, helping multiple departments within radiology with difficult and non-difficult IVs and lab work
- 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.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LPN
UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Effectively ran approximately 8 clinics including orthopedics after hours clinic with patient loads that could exceed 200 patients per day
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Removal of staples and sutures from post op patients, including wound care and dressing changes
PCA
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2007 - 06.2015
- Assisted approximately 18 patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients, reducing risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12.2014
LPN - Nursing
Bradford-Union Vocational Technical Center
Starke, FL06.2009
Associate of Arts - AA
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL08.2004
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- EMR Systems
- Vaccine administration
- IV setup
- Procedure preparations
- Call triaging
Timeline
RN-BSN
UF Shands Hospital
06.2015 - Current
LPN
UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2015
PCA
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
LPN - Nursing
Bradford-Union Vocational Technical Center
Associate of Arts - AA
Santa Fe College
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