Kara Hames
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in the emergency room environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room RN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce spread of disease.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Emergency Room RN
Cherokee Medical Center
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Greenville, SC11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Calvin Collegte
Grand Rapids, MI05.1997
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medication Distribution
- Strong Communication Skills
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room RN
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room RN
Cherokee Medical Center
12.2021 - 11.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Calvin Collegte
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