Kara Henderson
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Interest in perusing a role in healthcare education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
- Routinely function as charge nurse, triage nurse and preceptor.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Outpatient Department
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
08.2009 - 01.2020
- Provided conscious sedation for colonoscopy and endoscopy patients.
- Provided recovery room care for PACU patients.
- Admitted patients for surgery.
- Infusion care role accessed PICCS and Ports and administered high risk medications
- Charge nurse and preceptor.
Educator, PALS & ACLS
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Registered Nurse, Family Medicine Clinic
Family Health Care Of Ellensburg
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WA12.2003
Skills
- Nurse educator
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Student Precepting
- Staff Training
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
08.2020 - Current
Educator, PALS & ACLS
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Surgical Outpatient Department
Kittitas Valley Healthcare
08.2009 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Family Medicine Clinic
Family Health Care Of Ellensburg
09.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shoreline Community College
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