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James Kirkpatrick

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such as covid pneumonia and open heart surgery. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
San Antonio, TX
12.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • 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.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.

Waiter

Stone Werks Big Rock Grille
San Antonio, TX
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
12.2019

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Teamwork
  • Patient Examination
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Heart Failure
  • Epic Systems
  • PICC Lines
  • Swan-Ganz Catheters
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Precepting

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
02.2020 - 01.2022

Waiter

Stone Werks Big Rock Grille
05.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Antonio College