Kali Ireland
Vancouver,WA
Summary
With a robust background at PeaceHealth and expertise in medical assessment and compassionate care, I excel in delivering patient-centered healthcare. My achievements include leading patient care plans and enhancing process improvements, showcasing my strong clinical judgment and empathy. Proven success in collaborative care and patient advocacy underlines my commitment to excellence in nursing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
11.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend
Eugene, OR
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Provided direct patient care in a Neuro Critical Care Unit, including assessment of neurological status and implementation of treatment plans.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Identified potential problems or changes in condition that may require further evaluation or intervention.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with nursing practices and healthcare innovations.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Boise
Boise, ID
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Maintaining accurate patient records, including medical histories, test results, treatments and progress notes.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure continuity of care for LTAC patients.
- Conducting therapeutic interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and managed wound vacuums to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Documented all aspects of wound care treatment and patient progress in medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID05-2021
Skills
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Lab result interpretation
- Discharge coordination
- Infectious disease control
- Timely and accurate charting
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Patient relations
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong work ethic
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Hospice and palliative care
- Collaborative care
- Patient/family advocate
- ADL assistance
Accomplishments
Daisy Awards
Certification
- BLS certified
- Stroke certified
- Crisis Prevention certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend
08.2023 - 09.2024
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
06.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital of Boise
06.2021 - 06.2022
- BLS certified
- Stroke certified
- Crisis Prevention certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Western Idaho
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