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Kari Millard
Wentzville,MO
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional specializing in critical thinking and patient education. Proven experience in conducting training sessions and facilitating communication among multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes. Expertise includes IV therapy and leadership in nursing unit coordination. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-Infusion/Specialist
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
Lake Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients with intravenous lines within hospital system.
- Placed PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided IVs efficiently.
- Conducted educational sessions for nursing staff on line usage and care.
- Facilitated collaborative communication with leadership to establish best practices.
Charge Nurse-Ortho/Neuro
Mosaic Life Care
Saint Joseph, Missouri
03.2021 - 10.2022
- coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Substitute teaching of the joint classes for the orthopedic coordinator.
RN Staff Nurse-Ortho/Neuro
Mosaic Life Care
Saint Joseph, Missouri
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized patient treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations swiftly and accurately.
- Conducted routine health assessments to identify potential complications early.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Advocated for patient needs during care transitions and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2011
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA07-2003
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- PICC line placement
- IV line placement
- Infection control
- Patient assessments
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Evidence-based practice
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Vascular Access Board Certification-2026
- Registered Nurse License #2019021402
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Year Nominee-Mosaic Life Care 2022
- Heroes In Action Finalist 2023- March of Dimes, SSM St. Joseph
Timeline
RN-Infusion/Specialist
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse-Ortho/Neuro
Mosaic Life Care
03.2021 - 10.2022
RN Staff Nurse-Ortho/Neuro
Mosaic Life Care
05.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Hawkeye Community College