Kami Hunter
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and training, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs, and communication with providers. Offering experience in intensive care, and hoping to continue within that specialty.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital-acquired infections through diligent monitoring of infection control measures and strict adherence to protocols.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, skillfully titrating ventilator settings to optimize respiratory status and prevent complications.
- Increased patient satisfaction through regular communication with patients and families, addressing concerns proactively and empathetically.
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate electronic health records that facilitated efficient information sharing among healthcare providers.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care during emergency situations, calmly managing crisis events to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments upon admission to the Medical Intensive Care Unit, accurately identifying urgent needs and prioritizing interventions accordingly.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Evaluated each patient's neuro status, vital signs, and reactions to various medications including drips and other life-sustaining medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and extensive wound care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or intracranial pressure monitoring insertions, ensuring safe practices were followed at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University School of Nursing
Dallas, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Psychology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.2019
Skills
- Experience using EHR records such as EPIC and Meditech
- Observes and monitors patient symptoms and vital signs
- Blood draws and IV starts
- Administration of oral, muscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications and vaccinations
- Empathetic and therapeutic care for patient and family
- Effective and tactful communication
- Titrate drips
- Efficient time management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability to challenging and unexpected circumstances
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Infection Control Procedures
Affiliations
- BUMC Critical Care Service Line Council - Member
- 3 Truett Neuro ICU Shared Governance Council - Member
- Healing Initiative - Spiritual Care in the MICU
Certification
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Psychology
Dallas Baptist University
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