Desirae Kummer
Harrisburg,SD
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in supervising nursing staff and coordinating comprehensive patient care. Expertise in crisis management and maintaining health regulation compliance. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and creating a supportive work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
South Dakota State Penitentiary
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
03.2024 - 08.2026
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize patient coverage and care continuity.
- Conducted performance evaluations to enhance nursing staff development and patient outcomes.
- Monitored adherence to health regulations and safety protocols throughout facility.
- Facilitated discussions to resolve team conflicts and enhance collaboration, promoting a collaborative work atmosphere.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings focusing on inmate healthcare strategies.
- Conducted health assessments and documented medical histories for inmates.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies involving inmate injuries or illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
06.2007 - 03.2024
- Monitored and interpreted fetal heart monitor data, promptly updating delivering physician to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to facilitate pain management during labor.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to create tailored birth plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and education to mothers and families during labor, enhancing their understanding and comfort.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery, fostering a supportive and personalized care environment.
- Trained new nursing staff on essential labor and delivery practices.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy in electronic health records system.
- Assisted in emergency situations by adhering to established safety protocols.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided chemotherapy and additional medications to oncology patients, ensuring close monitoring of vital signs.
- Monitored medication administration, including chemotherapy agents, and reported side effects promptly to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and side effect management strategies, enhancing understanding and adherence.
- Conducted nursing assessments to establish appropriate interventions based on clinical findings.
- Identified and communicated abnormal laboratory results to physicians, facilitating timely investigations and interventions.
- Maintained precise documentation in electronic health records of assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD05-2006
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- EHR proficiency
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- BLS certification
Timeline
Nurse Manager
South Dakota State Penitentiary
03.2024 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Avera McKennan Hospital
06.2007 - 03.2024
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University