Keairra Weekes BSN, RN
Miramar,FL
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse II
Memorial Regional Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate expertise in triaging patients, prioritizing care, and managing time efficiently at a Level 1 Trauma center
- Initiate and manage intravenous (IV) lines, administer medications, provide oxygen therapy, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and assist with emergency medical procedures such as intubation, defibrillation, and chest tube insertion
- Provide emergent care for patients with critical injuries at a level 1 trauma center with conditions such as; gun-shot wounds, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, COPD, heart failure, motor vehicle collisions, and blunt force trauma.
Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program
Memorial Regional Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Participated in Entry Level Nursing training that included lectures, hands on training at a level 1 trauma facility, home study, and clinical simulations
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical and surgical conditions in a fast-paced environment with a 5:1 patient ratio
- Underwent six months of side by side training with a preceptor on ER skills and procedures to care for ER patients including; ICU, IMCU, MED/SURG, and TELE
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to patients in the acute setting.
Patient Financial Representative
Memorial Healthcare System
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Performed patient account functions and corrected insurance claim errors
- Verified insurance benefits and eligibility for over 60-70 inpatient and observation admission accounts daily
- Performed over 80 EPE and EPRO estimates for over 30 low/high dollar outpatient exams monthly using CPT/ICD 10 codes
- Effectively communicated with doctor offices and insurance companies to obtain, modify, and initiate authorizations and referrals.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Florida Atlantic University
08.2021
Bachelors of Science in Health Administration -
Florida International University
05.2017
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Leadership
- Epic Software
- IV therapy
- Strong communication
- Triage Assessment
- Trauma Nursing
Certification
- RN License, 9580480
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Training Certification
- TNCC Certification
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse II
Memorial Regional Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse Residency Program
Memorial Regional Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Patient Financial Representative
Memorial Healthcare System
05.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelors of Science in Health Administration -
Florida International University
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