Kara Clark
Harbor Regional Hospital
Montesano,WA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong skills in medication administration and patient assessments. Committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and clinical judgment.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 10 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and improve treatment outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety and compliance standards.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Liaised with families to provide education and support regarding treatment options and recovery plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and promptly notified physicians.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and improve treatment outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety and compliance standards.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Skills
IV medication administration
Medication management
Patient assessments
Physical assessments
Direct patient care
IV therapy management
Patient care management
Chest pain management
Cardiac care
IV setup
Performing ECGs
Patient management
Complex problem-solving
Team coordination
Cardiac monitoring
Performing ECGs
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ACLS - Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Harbor Regional Hospital
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Capital Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Registered Nurse
Providence St Peter Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Capital Medical Center
06.2017 - 07.2019Read More
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Grays Harbor College
Associate of Arts from Nursing
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