Kari Glynn
Greendale,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse, skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Midwest Detox Center
12.2023 - Current
- Provide direct adult patient care that includes preforming CIWAS, NWAS/COWS, medication administration, phlebotomy draws for labs, IV fluids and maintaining a therapeutic milieu for both inpatient and residential patients in various stages of recovery
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Psychiatric Correction Nurse
Milwaukee Co jail
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Psychiatric Specialty Mental Health Nurse for the Milwaukee County Jail
- Assessing patients that report mental health concerns while incarcerated, identify symptoms of concern, triage the symptoms based on acuity, verify any past collateral history of mental health treatment and/or medications and the determine if they are appropriate to be seen by an MD or NP
- Provide daily mental health assessments and documentation on all the patients that are housed in the 'Intensive Mental Health Unit', report a change in presentation or the presence of side effects related to psychotropic medications to the appropriate providers
- Reporting directly to the Chief Psychiatrist on staff
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
Adult Inpatient psychiatric nurse
Rogers Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Inpatient adult psychiatric and child adolescent nurse treating patients with mental illnesses
- Including preforming CIWAS/COWS assessments and appropriately medicating patients based on physician-based protocols
Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
07.2005 - 07.2021
- Charge nurse for a 3-unit, 68 total bed inpatient adult psychiatric hospital
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions between departments or facilities.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists on medication management protocols to ensure appropriate prescription practices for each patient''s unique needs.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing team and hospital administration, advocating for necessary resources to improve unit function and patient care quality.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies effectively, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
- Led team meetings focused on continuous improvement efforts within the unit, resulting in streamlined processes that positively impacted both staff satisfaction and patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff by enforcing policies and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Education
Associate's Degree - Registered Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2005
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Nursing staff leadership
- Collecting vitals
- EMR systems
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Midwest Detox Center
12.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Correction Nurse
Milwaukee Co jail
08.2022 - 07.2023
Adult Inpatient psychiatric nurse
Rogers Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
07.2005 - 07.2021
Associate's Degree - Registered Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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