KEDRA GIDDENS
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Medical City Alliance
2022.01 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Teacher-Kindergarten
Light Of The World School
2020.08 - 2021.12
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking skills by incorporating project-based learning activities into curriculum.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Developed strong partnerships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging collaboration in supporting student growth.
RN - Orthopedics/Med-Surg
St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
2006.01 - 2009.01
- Provided nursing care to acutely ill and post-operative patients according to physician orders through patient assessments, wound care, medication administration, IV-therapy, isolation precautions, respiratory care, urinary catheter care, colostomy care, central lines, holistic care by assessing psych/social needs
- Maintain and assisted patient with proper body mechanics following orthopedic surgery according to physician orders.
RN - WOUND CARE
Northwest Texas Hospital
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Assessed complex patient wounds when they develop or when patients are admitted
- Cleaned patient wounds to remove bacteria and debris, minimizing risk of infection
- Dressed patient wounds to create a barrier against bacteria
- Carried out appropriate treatment to help wounds heal, such as regular cleaning, antibiotics, hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Taught patients and caregivers how to treat and dress wounds to assist healing and prevent infection after discharge
Education
RN, BSN -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2005
Skills
- Diligence
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Coachable
- Dependable
- Patient education and counseling
- Cardiac monitors
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Distribution
- Nursing assessment and Documentation
- Meditech use
- BLS/ACLS
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
Additional Education
NURSING REFRESHER COURSE, Collin County Nursing School, November 2021, Mckinney, TX, 75069, 972-548-6790
Personal Information
I love all things family. Married for 21 years, my husband and I have four teenagers that we love to follow in all their endeavors which mostly includes baseball fields, gyms, and auditoriums. I also enjoy reading, cooking, exercise, and being outside.
References
- Liz Homans, Director, LOTW Academy, 817.832.6507
- Andrea Limon, Director, Classical Conversation, 425.273.4102
- Juliann David, RN/BSN CNC, Medical City Alliance, 214.952.7903
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Medical City Alliance
2022.01 - Current
Teacher-Kindergarten
Light Of The World School
2020.08 - 2021.12
RN - Orthopedics/Med-Surg
St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
2006.01 - 2009.01
RN - WOUND CARE
Northwest Texas Hospital
2004.01 - 2006.01
RN, BSN -
West Texas A&M University
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