Keisha Bartlett-Bynoe
St Louis,Missouri
Summary
Clinical focus Pediatric Intensive Care, medical-surgical pediatrics, Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology and Medical Oncology adult with 12 years of experience. Skilled at providing comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations. Demonstrated proficiency with clinical and age-appropriate nursing techniques. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Coordinator
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
St Louis, MO
10.2022 - Current
- Provided education and mentorship of clinical staff members.
- Identified perceptions of patient and family related to care, problems and functionality or treatment expectations.
- Assessed training needs and created, authored and presented medical instruction to patient and family.
- Coordinated patient care activities for the medical oncology unit and handled assignments, order reviews, physician rounds and patient flow.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assist nurses with the administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Improved patient outcomes through discharge planning, care coordination, appointment scheduling and facilitating patient and family education.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provide patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Extracted and maintain data to build metrics , tracking success toward KPIs.
- Active member of the Electronic medical records unit committee.
- Incorporated business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
Avant Healthcare Professionals, Assignment Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support and refer patient and caregivers to appropriate services.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse
PICU The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Bridgetown
02.2011 - 10.2019
- Barbados
- Clinical skill summary:
- Conduct a head-to-toe assessment on all patients inclusive of heart, lung, and bowel sounds
- Perform neurological assessment: GCS, mental status, cognition, responsiveness, Pupillary Reaction
- Provide pre and post-op care
- Perform sedation and comfort assessment
- Monitor the hemodynamic status of patients
- Administer medication via all routes
- Administer and titrate high-risk IV medications including IV heparin and insulin
- Administer and titrate vasopressors and inotropes
- Administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- Report all changes in patient status promptly to doctor and intervene as needed
- Manage CVP and ICP monitoring
- Oxygen administration as ordered by the provider
- Administer blood and blood products
- Assemble and maintain arterial lines
- Perform sterile tracheostomy care
- Nasal gastric tube insertion and removal
- Foley catheter insertion and CBI management
- Blood glucose check
- Point of care testing
- Prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures
- Wound care assessment and dressing of burns, laceration, abscess, abrasions, pressure sores
- Facilitate the admission and discharge of all patients
- Interpret ABG results and change vent settings base on results
- Care for vent settings that include CPAP, Pressure SIMV, and AC
- Adequately assesses for pain and utilize appropriate pain management techniques
- Conduct 12-lead EKG Identify dysrhythmias and manage appropriately
- Use of defibrillator
- Performs CPR and PALS
- Assist the doctor with:
- ABG collection
- Arterial line insertion
- Thoracentesis
- Chest tube placement
- Pleural fluid aspiration
- Central line placements
- Assemble and change the underwater seal drainage system
- Perform suctioning
- IV insertion
- Perform blood takingLumbar puncture
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Endotracheal intubation
- Suturing
- Incision and drainage
- Foreign body removal
- Tracheostomy
- Provide care for patients with chest tubes and remove tubes as ordered by the provider
- Setup ventilator and adjust as needed
- Perform strict intake and output charting
- Nutritional management including tube feedings
- Care for patients with Hemovac and Jackson-Pratt drains
- Removal of surgical drains as ordered by the provider
- Care for patients with ostomies
- Provide palliative care
- Provide hospice care
- Perform bone marrow transplants
- Communicating using the SBAR system
- Educate patient on medication reconciliation and discharge instructions
- Preceptor and mentorship of student and nurses
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system
- Cases cared for:
- Severe Acute Exacerbation of asthma
- Diabetic ketoacidosis
- Status epilepticus
- Cancer
- Appendectomy
- Tonsillectomies
- Debridement of wounds of burns
- Grommets insertion
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Tracheostomy
- Gastrostomy jejunostomy
- Amputations
- Open reduction internal fixation
- Open heart surgery
- Cleft palate repair
- Burns
- Biliary atresia
- Sickle cell
- Scoliosis
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Nephrology
- Psychiatry
- ENT
- Cardiac
- Endocrinology
- Orthopedic
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic surgery
- Gynecology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Equipment Used:
- Infusion pump
- Syringe pumps
- Sigma spectrum pumps
- Ventilators
- Oxygen
- Kangaroo feeding pump
- Cardiac monitors
- Dinamap
- Life-Pak defibrillator
- Portable suction machine
Education
Master - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
01.2023
Diploma - Psychiatry Nursing
Barbados Community College
10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of the West Indies Mona Campus
07.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Barbados Community College Bridgetown
07.2010
Skills
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Case Review
- Patient Care
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Task Delegation
- Medical Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- LOC Assessments
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Medical Records Management
- Discharge Planning
- Emergency Response
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Procedure Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Oversight
- Medical Supply Management
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Electronic charting expertise
- Patient education and advocacy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
RN Multistate License, Missouri,USA, American Heart Association certificates: Basic life support and Advance cardiac life support.
Quote
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Timeline
Nurse Coordinator
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Avant Healthcare Professionals, Assignment Barnes Jewish Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
PICU The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
02.2011 - 10.2019
Master - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
Diploma - Psychiatry Nursing
Barbados Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of the West Indies Mona Campus
Associate Degree - Nursing
Barbados Community College Bridgetown
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