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Kari Dhaemers

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse settings. Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service to patients and families, utilizing a strong nursing background to enhance the overall patient experience. Committed to continuous learning and striving for excellence, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently met. Passionate about fostering meaningful connections with individuals and positively impacting their health and well-being.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Gethsemane Christian Academy
03.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects.
  • Served as an empathetic listener when comforting upset or frustrated children while fostering resilience in handling challenging
  • Helped improve fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
  • Supported children's emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.

In-Home Caregiver

Ability 360
12.2023 - Current
  • Completed Direct Care Worker training (Level 1 and Level 2)
  • Completed First Aid training and CPR

Travel Registered Nurse

Sunrise Children's Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Administered prescribed medications as ordered by physicians and maintained detailed documentation of administered drugs and controlled substances per established policies and procedures.
  • Performed patient assessments, developed and implemented individualized care plans, and monitored progress in accordance with physician orders.

Vascular Access Service RN

Phoenix Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Maintained a comprehensive knowledge base of current standards related to vascular access device insertion, removal and management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes related to vascular access device needs.

Pediatric Intensive Care RN

Phoenix Children's Hospital
06.2009 - 05.2018
  • Exercised sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient safety and well-being.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and develop individualized plans of care.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
  • Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
05.2001

Skills

  • Compliance with confidentiality standards
  • Engaging age-specific activities
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Safety risk assessment
  • American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Certified PALS provider
  • Advanced cardiac life support certification

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Gethsemane Christian Academy
03.2024 - Current

In-Home Caregiver

Ability 360
12.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Sunrise Children's Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022

Vascular Access Service RN

Phoenix Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2021

Pediatric Intensive Care RN

Phoenix Children's Hospital
06.2009 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Henderson State University