John Herring
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Registered Float Nurse with over 18 years of clinical experience. Adaptable role player that performs well under pressure and works with other departments. Committed to providing quality patient care and giving necessary assistance to colleagues.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Float Pool Nurse
Prime Healthcare Services
Kansas City, MO
03.2012 - Current
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Registered Nurse
Health Trust Workforce Solutions
Denver, CO
05.2004 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
Kansas City, MO05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.1996
Skills
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Acute care expertise
- Trauma recovery
- Collecting vitals
- Intravenous therapy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Certified ACLS, BLS, TNCC, NRP
Timeline
Regional Float Pool Nurse
Prime Healthcare Services
03.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Health Trust Workforce Solutions
05.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kansas State University