Kara Gibbons
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced RN with a background in medical-surgical, telemetry and critical care seeking a new position to increase knowledge and develop a new skill set providing safe, competent, and evidence-based patient centered care in the perioperative setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Northeast Regional Divisional float RN
JEFFERSON TORRESDAL HOSPITAL
Philadelphia, PA
05.2023 - Current
- Care of diverse patient populations including medical-surgical, telemetry, trauma patients.
- Prioritize care of patients in the critical care setting of the Step-down unit.
- Adhere to unit specific protocols in different hospital settings including Torresdale, Frankford, and Bucks campuses.
- Mentored new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Telemetry Trauma RN
ST. MEDICAL CENTER
Langhorne, PA
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Utilize time management and prioritization on a fast paced telemetry unit.
- Adhering with protocols and regulations in order to provide safe and competent patient care.
- Care of heart failure patients using a Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) pathway to decrease length of stay.
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, orient patients to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Wash and ambulate post-surgical patients before arrival of day sift
- Document nutritional intake and output of patients
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Obtain blood glucose levels
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05-2016
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Patient and family advocacy
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Licensure #RN686680
- American Heart Association (BLS) CPR certified
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CPR Certified
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Northeast Regional Divisional float RN
JEFFERSON TORRESDAL HOSPITAL
05.2023 - Current
Telemetry Trauma RN
ST. MEDICAL CENTER
08.2016 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2013 - 08.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harcum College