Kara Wells
Barnhart,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South City Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
01.2022 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Saint Louis, MO12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Administration
Stephens College
Columbia, MO08.2018
Skills
- Patient Management
- Nursing Process
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Assessments
Nursing Licensures and Certifications
- Registered Nurse – Missouri Board of Nursing
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South City Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Administration
Stephens College
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