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Emily Kuck

Lake City,FL

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HCA, showcasing expertise in patient assessments and medication administration. Renowned for exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient care. Excelled in mentoring staff, underlining a commitment to team coordination and staff supervision. Demonstrates a unique blend of empathy and advanced clinical skills, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HCA
11.2019 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse

Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
06.2001 - 05.2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dept Of Corrections
06.1993 - 06.2001
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Education

ASN - Nursing

Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
06.2000

LPN - Nursing

Ben Hill Irwin Tech
Fitzgerald, GA
06.1991

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Critical care
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Precepting
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • Staff supervision

Certification

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

STABLE

TNCC

ENPC

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HCA
11.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center
06.2001 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dept Of Corrections
06.1993 - 06.2001

ASN - Nursing

Florida Gateway College

LPN - Nursing

Ben Hill Irwin Tech
Emily Kuck