Deborah Kessler
MARTINEZ,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Children's Hospital of Georgia
Augusta, GA
05.2015 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and modified as needed according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory agency policies governing safe delivery of healthcare services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in nursing care.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
RN Floor Nurse
Nationwide Children's
Columbus, OHIO
08.2007 - 09.2014
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provide developmentally appropriate/age specific care
- Medication administration and documentation
- Charge Nurse experience
- Interviewed potential new hires
- Preceptor
- BLS certified
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH06-2007
Skills
- Central Line Care
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Seizure Precautions
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Excellent Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plans
- IV insertion
- NG tube placement
- Labs
Certification
- Georgia Registered Nurse License, February 2015, State of Georgia
- Ohio Registered Nurse License, July 2007, State of Ohio
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Children's Hospital of Georgia
05.2015 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Nationwide Children's
08.2007 - 09.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Columbus State Community College
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