Jzmayca Kinard
Elgin,SC
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 8 years of patient care and advocacy within Cardiac Telemetry units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
05.2016 - Current
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Organized regular meetings within the department to discuss process improvements or address any challenges faced by our team members.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Registered Nurse
Prima Health Heart Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lander University
Greenwood, SCLander University
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Patient Assessments
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Standards
- EMR Systems
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Education
- Shared governance
- Time Management
- Safety awareness
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- Clinical assessment
Licensurecertifications
- CPR/ AED American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Activitiesorganization
- Unit Based Council (Murray Suite), Spring 2017-Present
Rewardshonors
- Daisy Nominations
- Chair of the Unit Based Council
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prima Health Heart Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lander University
Lander University
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