Karilynn Adkins
Camas,WA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Postpartum, Family Birth Center
Legacy Salmon Creek, Vancouver
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Public Health Nurse, Maternal Child Health Nurse
Sweetwater County District Board of Health
03.2014 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented education programs on disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance public health initiatives and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored immunization records and ensured compliance with public health regulations and guidelines.
- Safely administered vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Provided support during emergency situations by assisting with disaster response efforts and coordinating healthcare resources.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations
- Educated families on infant feeding, development, and cares while using research based curriculum in the home.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring prompt and effective treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes requiring immediate intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management post-discharge, enhancing understanding of care procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
BSN -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2014
ASN - undefined
Ameritech College
Draper, UT08.2012
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Documentation and charting
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Postpartum, Family Birth Center
Legacy Salmon Creek, Vancouver
03.2023 - 08.2024
Public Health Nurse, Maternal Child Health Nurse
Sweetwater County District Board of Health
03.2014 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
10.2012 - 03.2014
ASN - undefined
Ameritech College
BSN -
Grand Canyon University