Kasey Baars
Queensbury,NY
Summary
An accommodating and compassionate graduate nurse with intentions to take the NCLEX, and be a licensed registered nurse by June 21st. Familiar with a wide variety of patient care, and understands that patient's needs are vast and crucial to their overall health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Assistant
Hudson Headwaters Health Network
2023.02 - 2024.06
- Contributed to the successful accreditation of the practice by maintaining proper documentation and complying with established protocols.
- Triaged telephone calls as a member of the non-clinical staff to effectively manage time and resources. Urgent or "red flag" cases were sent directly to clinical staff, in which prompt assessment was provided.
- Maintained accurate patient records by diligently updating medical histories, insurance information, and demographic data.
- Utilized knowledge of electronic medical record systems and medical terminology to perform diverse data entry tasks. Many times care is further provided by primary care providers, or specialty offices that patients are referred to. Ensuring patients' medical data was safely communicated to these offices for follow up is crucial.
Nursing Student
Glens Falls Hospital
2024.01 - 2024.03
- As a nursing student, I was 1/2 students selected to complete their capstone at the Glens Falls Hospital Snuggery in which I completed 40 hours of shadowing an RN on the floor. I received an A both in the capstone class and NUR 102-Family Health
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough focused assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed procedures such as a cesarean section, the use of the Jada System in order to stop a hemorrhage, as well as multiple vaginal births, both medicated and unmedicated.
Team Member
Dunkin Donuts
2021.06 - 2023.12
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Suny Adirondack
Queensbury05.2024
High School Diploma -
Glens Falls High School
Glens Falls, NY06.2019
Skills
- Athena experience
- Cerner experience
- Substantial customer service skills
- Passion for obstetrics and women's health
- Familiar with labor and delivery, as well as newborn and postpartum care.
- Able to learn new skills and knowledge proficiently
Goals in the future
As a graduate nurse, I ultimately am focusing on passing the NCLEX licensure exam. Following this, I hope to promptly begin training in an RN position. I plan to further my education by attending Binghamton's Online RN-BSN degree beginning in the Fall of 24. I wish to attain certifications and become more knowledgeable in regards to women's health and pediatrics nursing practice.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Glens Falls Hospital
2024.01 - 2024.03
Patient Services Assistant
Hudson Headwaters Health Network
2023.02 - 2024.06
Team Member
Dunkin Donuts
2021.06 - 2023.12
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Suny Adirondack
High School Diploma -
Glens Falls High School
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