Ke'Arise Bohlen
Florissant,MO
Summary
Compassion is the human and moral part of care, and according to many nursing literatures, compassion is the philosophical foundation and centrepiece of the nursing profession. Being compassionately responsive to the care needs of patients is one of the professional standards of nursing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
SSM Health Care System
05.2024 - Current
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to Number patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
- Evaluated effectiveness of prescribed treatments by measuring vital signs regularly; adjusting interventions accordingly based on findings led to improved patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; contributed to continuity of care across shifts.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
- Participated in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the unit, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice standards for cardiac stepdown nursing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Student Nurse Tech
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse
- Assists nurse with patient and family education
- Documents all patient care activities provided
- Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and documents appropriately
- Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position
- Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned
- Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary
- Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team
- Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports abnormal findings to the nurse
- Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures
Home Health Aide
Joy in Home Services
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided assistance with daily living activities to elderly or disabled clients in their homes, personal care tasks included bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship, while monitoring their health status and reporting any changes to healthcare professionals.
Patient care technician
BJC Healthcare
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm
- Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment
- Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
Florissant, MO05.2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- IV Therapy
- Effective Communication with patient, patient family and other healthcare professionals
- Epic
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
SSM Health Care System
05.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Tech
Barnes Jewish Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
Home Health Aide
Joy in Home Services
01.2019 - 05.2024
Patient care technician
BJC Healthcare
05.2018 - 08.2022
Basic Life Support
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Saint Louis Community College
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