Karen Kyle
Bush,LA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering clinical knowledge, comprehensive patient care, natural interpersonal strength, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about direct patient care, medication administration, and EMR systems. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead RN
Mary Bird Perkins
03.2021 - Current
- Completed three successful EMR Implementations in three years
- EMR Super User - Nursing Informatics
- Supervise clinic staffing and personnel training
- Developed a trusting relationship with Providers
- Acted as a liaison between infusion center and clinic
- Developed policies and procedures for the clinic
- Assisted in creating workflows for the clinic and provided implementation
- Trained new staff in their assigned role
- Assisted in any position within the clinic when needed
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Ochsner
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Delivered compassionate care to all patients, going beyond basic requirements to support individual needs.
- Treated infusion patients by administering medications and fluids through IVs, central lines, and venous access ports.
- Initiated treatments by accessing central access, midline, and peripheral IV catheters in diverse patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
- 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.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2017
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms and completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist physicians with examining and treating patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, scheduling, or completing insurance forms.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Delta College
Covington, LA08.2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Supervision
- Medical Office Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Nursing Informatics
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Lead RN
Mary Bird Perkins
03.2021 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Ochsner
07.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2018
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Delta College
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