- 3x Marathon Finisher
Jessica Kerr
Rineyville,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing professional with extensive experience in supervising nursing staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong multitasking abilities and dedication to quality patient care help facilitate efficient operations and optimal nurse workload management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
House Manager PRN
Baptist Health Hardin
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinates staffing to maintain adequate coverage across departments.
- Supervises nightly operations to ensure compliance with safety policies, protocols, and organizational standards.
- Responds to patient care emergencies and coordinates the appropriate response.
- Documents shift details in an organized manner to facilitate communication with management about concerns, actions, and incidents that occur during the shift.
- Analyzes data about admissions, transfers, and discharges within the hospital and communicates with appropriate personnel about decisions to maximize hospital throughput.
Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin - Surgical Telemetry Unit
07.2021 - Current
- Supervises and supports nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently among departments.
- Maintains high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts while managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Mentors student nurses on best practices in clinical procedures and patient management.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintains a positive work environment by managing conflict, listening to and addressing staff concerns, and reflecting a positive attitude during difficult situations.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin - Surgical Telemetry Unit
07.2017 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts patient assessments to evaluate health status and plan appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Hardin - Surgical Telemetry Unit
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily activities.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lindsey Wilson University (formerly Lindsey Wilson College)
Columbia, KY05-2017
Skills
- Quality patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Proficient with documentation
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
Interests
Timeline
House Manager PRN
Baptist Health Hardin
03.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin - Surgical Telemetry Unit
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin - Surgical Telemetry Unit
07.2017 - Current
Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Hardin - Surgical Telemetry Unit
05.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lindsey Wilson University (formerly Lindsey Wilson College)