Kara King
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills and clinical judgment. Solid background in patient care and medical support. Consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort (816) 622-2900
Blue Springs, MO
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and other therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms, medications, and vitals.
- Answered patients and their families calls to determine how to assist.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Assistant Manager
Amazing Lash Studio (913) 416-4422
Leawood, KS
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Mastered Millennium software to schedule and book appointments.
- Handled the cash register and collected payments from clients.
- Managed employees, made schedules, scheduled interviews, and assisted with hiring employees.
Server/Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings (816) 246-9453
Lees Summit, MO
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high volume.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Hostess/Cashier
Summit Hickory Pit (816) 246-4434
Lee's Summit, MO
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers, management, and customers.
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cass Career Center
Harrisonville, MO06.2021
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West High School
Lee's Summit, MO05.2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Patient Care and Safety
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medication Administration
- First Aid and CPR
- Intravenous Medications and Dressing Changes
- Vital Signs Recording
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Vacs and Pico Wound Vacs
- Ostomy and Catheter
- Trach Care
- Cpap/Bipap Respiratory Care
- Tube Feeding Pumps
- Point Click Care Systems
- IM Injections
- Staple Removal
- Starting IV’s
- Peg Tube/ G tubes
- Immunizations
- TB Tests
Certification
- BLS Certification - 11/2024
- Practical Nurse License - 06/2021
- IV Certification 06/2021
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ignite Medical Resort (816) 622-2900
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Amazing Lash Studio (913) 416-4422
09.2018 - 08.2021
Server/Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings (816) 246-9453
12.2015 - 08.2017
Hostess/Cashier
Summit Hickory Pit (816) 246-4434
09.2014 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cass Career Center
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West High School