Emergency Room
JFK Medical Center North Campus
11.2022 - Current
Kayla Pierre
Registered Nurse
Riviera Beach,FL
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Wound Care
Chatsworth
05.2018 - 10.2023
Academy of Nursing
Work History
Emergency Room
JFK Medical Center North Campus
West Palm Beach, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Wound Care
Chatsworth
Palm Beach, FL
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Education
Academy of Nursing
West Palm Beach, FLSkills
- Health Screening
- Emergency Room Care
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Monitoring Vitals
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Wound Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Airway Management
- EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
- Pulse Oximetry
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Nursing Assistance
- Medical Equipment Diagnostic Software
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Admission
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- TNCC Certified
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Applying Orthopedic Splints
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Electronic Medical Record Software
Summary
Passionate Registered with 5 years of experience. Well versed in all elements of patient care with success in quickly responding to emergency situations. Proven leader skilled in working within collaborative settings.