Karson Walker
Beechmont ,KY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with two years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Well-versed in collecting vital signs, conducting head-to-toe assessments and performing a variety of procedures and treatments under direction of RN. Committed to maintaining safe environment geared towards patients' needs. Offering expertise with a a wide variety of experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs, passed medication, provided wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Recorded vital signs, intake and output, and assessments of patients. Documented information in epic.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
ER Technician
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
CNA
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Waitress
Philly's Resturant
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY12.2022
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg County High School
Greenville, KY05.2019
Skills
- Specimen Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Delegation and Motivation
- First Aid
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
ER Technician
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
CNA
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Waitress
Philly's Resturant
09.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madisonville Community College
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg County High School
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