Kara Dean
Sparks,NV
Summary
Highly responsible and well-trained RN with sound clinical knowledge and judgment. Offers the abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care. Hardworking and reliable individual focused on going above and beyond to support the healthcare team and serve all patients. Compassionate Registered Nurse specialized in Emergency Department settings. Known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Skilled in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education. Excels with communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center
Reno, Nevada
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center`
Reno, Nevada
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patients' conditions by interpreting diagnostic tests and monitoring changes in health status.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while caring for high risk patients.
- Performed treatments such as administering medications, catheterizations and wound care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry 7
Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients and conducted comprehensive assessments to identify unique needs and create individualized physiological and psychosocial plans of care on a 38+ bed unit.
- Provided treatment for a variety of acute, chronic, and life threatening conditions in adult and geriatric populations.
- Coordinated treatment with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to maximize resources and provide optimal health and continuity of care.
- Contributed to strategic plans to advance standards of care, improve patient outcomes, and decrease length of hospital stay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Community Health, Fine Arts
Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada
Reno05.2021
Skills
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Insertion
- Central Line Care
- Multimodal Oxygen Therapy
- High Risk Medication Administration
- Blood Products Transfusion
- EKG Rhythm Interpretation
- Procedural Sedation/Post-anesthesia care
- Nastrogastric Tube Insertion
- Chest Tube Management
- Catheterization
- Wound Care
- Drain Management
- Lab Collection and Interpretation
- Pain Management
- Infection Control
- EHR Proficiency
Certification
- Nevada Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center`
03.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse- Telemetry 7
Renown Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Community Health, Fine Arts
Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada
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