Kairi Byrd
Covington,KY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Village Care Center
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in conducting patient assessments and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and provided education on treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, streamlining workflow processes.
- Managed daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff support.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Registered Nurse
UC Health Emergency Room
12.2018 - 02.2025
- Administered emergency care to patients, assessing critical conditions and prioritizing treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and performed diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times for critically ill patients.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skills development and improving team performance.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
11.2011 - 12.2018
- Supported infection control protocols to ensure safe patient environments.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Beckfield College
Florence, KY03-2011
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Patient education and advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Conflict management
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
- Electronic charting expertise
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Delegation
- Nursing assignments
- Medication and IV administration
- Vitals monitoring
- Infection control
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Village Care Center
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
UC Health Emergency Room
12.2018 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
11.2011 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Beckfield College