Kami Meade
Family Nurse Practitioner, BC
Bluff City,TN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing over 25 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
Pafford EMS
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
Traveling Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed complex patient cases with multiple comorbidities, prioritizing needs based on severity and urgency.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and physicians ensuring timely and accurate information exchange resulting in improved coordination of services and positive health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care, assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured accurate documentation of medical history, assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted in life-saving measures such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration during critical emergencies.
- Reduced wait times for patients by triaging cases accurately, prioritizing urgent needs, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Supported positive patient experiences by addressing concerns or complaints promptly, providing appropriate resolution measures while maintaining professionalism.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Ensured accurate documentation of medical history, assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted in life-saving measures such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration during critical emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of care by multitasking effectively under pressure.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Jellico Community Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed accurate diagnostic evaluations using advanced physical assessment skills coupled with critical thinking abilities grounded in clinical expertise.
- Optimized medication management by regularly reviewing prescriptions, monitoring patient response, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of treatment options and care plans.
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Ballad Health System
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
- Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Schumacher Clinical Partners
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical emergencies.
- Demonstrated adaptability while providing care for diverse patient populations, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and those with varying cultural backgrounds.
- Assisted physicians during complex procedures, demonstrating strong clinical skills and reinforcing a collaborative approach to patient care.
- Stayed current with medical advancements, continuously enhancing clinical knowledge to better serve patients in need.
- Streamlined emergency department processes through strong communication skills and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
- Performed advanced procedures such as suturing or intubation when required, further expediting the treatment process for critically ill patients.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Johnson City Internal Medicine
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Completed accurate diagnostic evaluations using advanced physical assessment skills coupled with critical thinking abilities grounded in clinical expertise.
- Optimized medication management by regularly reviewing prescriptions, monitoring patient response, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Expedited access to specialist consultations or other resources as necessary to support optimal patient outcomes during the acute phase of illness or injury recovery.
- Achieved positive patient experiences by providing empathetic support alongside evidence-based clinical care tailored to individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health System
06.1999 - 09.2014
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05.1999
Skills
Trauma Nursing
Emergency Care
Telemetry monitoring
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Cardiac monitoring
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Timeline
Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner
Pafford EMS
11.2022 - 08.2024
Traveling Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2022 - 09.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital Emergency Room
08.2021 - 06.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Jellico Community Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Ballad Health System
03.2020 - 09.2020
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Johnson City Internal Medicine
05.2017 - 03.2020
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Schumacher Clinical Partners
08.2015 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health System
06.1999 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
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