Kari Colvin
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
I am a dedicated RN with 20 years of experience and have a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing. Over the course of my career, I have worked in a variety of healthcare settings, gaining a broad range of experience.
My background includes working in an ENT office, providing compassionate care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and serving as a Hospice Case Manager.
Additionally, I have hospital experience as a Charge Nurse on a General Surgical/Trauma floor, where I provided leadership and actively taught and mentored new hires, graduate nurses, and nursing students during their clinical rotations. My most recent roles include both clinical and Administrative responsibilities in Endoscopy and Eye Surgical Centers. Furthermore, I served as a certified ACLS/BLS Instructor from 2021-2023, demonstrating my commitment to education and professional development in nursing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PRE-OP, OR Circulator, PACU,RN
River View Surgical Center
Twin Falls, ID
05.2023 - Current
- Review H & P, current medications, allergies, NPO status, and obtain vital signs.
- Ensure correct surgical site is marked
- Obtain IV access, administer pre-op medications
- Educate patient on post-op instructions/follow up care
- Review the surgeon's IOL order and obtain the lens from central supply
- Prep the surgical site once in the OR using sterile technique.
- Obtain any additional supplies/instruments needed and hand off to scrub tech
- Document per facility policy
- Discharge from PACU once criteria is met
Administrative Endoscopy RN
Digestive Health Clinic & Idaho Endoscopy Center
BOISE/NAMPA, ID
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitor payroll to ensure accuracy of timecards, approve vacation/personal time-off requests
- Triage sick calls after hours and adjusted staffing when necessary
- Create weekly schedules that assign staff to their daily roles
- Review resumes, interview applicants, pair new employees with appropriate preceptors
- Collaborate with other department leads on various interdepartmental issues
- Work in admit, procedure rooms, or recovery when short staffed
- Ordered supplies for entire facility through multiple vendors.
Endoscopy RN/Charge Nurse
Digestive Health Clinic & Idaho Endoscopy Center
BOISE/NAMPA, ID
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care to patients undergoing Endoscopy procedures
- Started IV’s and accessed ports prior to procedure
- Administered Propofol under Physician supervision as ordered while monitoring the patients ventilation, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and blood pressure
- Provided health education and procedural teaching to patients and families
- Addressed patient concerns, staffing issues, or equipment/supply issues
Level III RN/ Charge Nurse- General Surgical/Trauma
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
11.2013 - 05.2017
- Direct care for 5-6 patients including assessments, medication administration, wound care, colostomy care, chest tubes/drain care, pain management, and admissions/discharges
- Preceptor to new hires, new graduate nurses, and nursing students during their clinical rotations
- Nominated for The Daisy Award by coworkers
RN Case Manager
San Diego Hospice
SAN DIEGO, CA
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Direct in-home patient care, pain management
- Educating family caregivers/Psychosocial support
LPN/RN/Charge Nurse
Twin Falls Care Center
TWIN FALLS, ID
01.2007 - 12.2012
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Boise State University
Boise, ID01.2015
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
College of Southern Idaho
01.2010
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Sarasota County Technical Institute
01.2005
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Organizational skills
- Patient education
- Care coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRE-OP, OR Circulator, PACU,RN
River View Surgical Center
05.2023 - Current
Administrative Endoscopy RN
Digestive Health Clinic & Idaho Endoscopy Center
04.2022 - 01.2023
Endoscopy RN/Charge Nurse
Digestive Health Clinic & Idaho Endoscopy Center
05.2017 - 04.2022
Level III RN/ Charge Nurse- General Surgical/Trauma
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2017
RN Case Manager
San Diego Hospice
01.2012 - 12.2012
LPN/RN/Charge Nurse
Twin Falls Care Center
01.2007 - 12.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Boise State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
College of Southern Idaho
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Sarasota County Technical Institute
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