Jim Kirkendall
Casper,WY
Summary
Dedicated and well qualified, skilled RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation seeking a nursing position with a progressive medical center with proven success and leadership.
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Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, diagnostic test results, and medications administered in the electronic medical records system.
- Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CONVERSE COUNTY
Douglas, WY
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Administer critical IV drugs
- Assist with care of trauma patients, cardiac arrests, strokes and conscious sedation procedures
- Provide care to patients across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women to the elderly
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time restricted and demanding environment
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to ensure optimal care was provided in a timely manner.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
TRAVEL EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Health Carousel
Cincinnati, OH
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Administer critical IV drugs
- Assist with care of trauma patients, cardiac arrests, strokes and conscious sedation procedures
- Provide care to patients across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women to the elderly
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time restricted and demanding environment
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
NURSE UNIT MANAGER
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Handle all supervisory duties for the unit overseeing registered and licensed nurses, CNA's and support staff
- Delegate assignments, assign tasks and perform employee evaluations
- Establish standards of nursing care for the unit, monitor nursing care to ensure it meets the standards of the facility
- Review patient records to analyze the effectiveness of nursing care
- Provide leadership and mentored less experienced nurses.
REGISTERED NURSE ER
SAGEWEST LANDER
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Administer critical IV drugs
- Assist with care of trauma patients, cardiac arrests, strokes and conscious sedation procedures
- Provide care to patients across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women to the elderly
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time restricted and demanding environment
- Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to ensure optimal care was provided in a timely manner
- As charge nurse confidently and decisively made judgement on patient's condition based on vital signs, patient presentation and triage to appropriate acuity level.
REGISTERED NURSE
WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Performed head to toe assessments, plan and implement care plans, collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to provide optimal patient care
- Administer oral and IV medications as prescribed
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels and various disease processes
- Tracked lab values, test results, vital signs and utilized critical thinking for abnormal findings.
CNA
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Education
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Casper College
01.2009
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Trauma Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Safety Management
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Test Interpretations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Assessment
- IV Administration
- Critical Care
- Support and Education
- Patient Examination
Certification
- Basic Life Support BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS
- Trauma Nurse Course Certified TNCC
Accomplishments
Nominated for Wyoming's Nurse Of The Year award in 2023, and was top 10 finalist for the award.
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CONVERSE COUNTY
01.2020 - 07.2023
TRAVEL EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Health Carousel
07.2016 - 01.2020
NURSE UNIT MANAGER
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
03.2016 - 06.2016
REGISTERED NURSE ER
SAGEWEST LANDER
02.2013 - 03.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER
09.2009 - 01.2013
CNA
Wyoming Medical Center
06.2007 - 05.2009
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
Casper College
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