KEISHA COLEMAN-BARBER
Summary
Dedicated RN Staff Nurse skilled in delivering exceptional patient care and formulating effective nursing plans. Expertise in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and emergency response. Enhances patient outcomes through individualized care and teamwork, while advocating for patient rights and maintaining strong family relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Humboldt Park Health
Chicago
07.2024 - Current
- July 2024-present Med-Surg/Tele Acute care facility 200 beds
- Cared for diverse patient populations including CHF, ortho, neuro, post-op, nephrology, urology, observation, PNA, sepsis, COVID, CVA, substance abuse, geriatric, diabetic, GI bleeds, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cancer
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Utilized Meditech system for accurate patient charting
Travel RN
Provident Hospital of Cook County
Chicago
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Nov 2022 – June 2024 Med-Surg/Tele teaching facility
- Cared for diverse patient types including CHF, Ortho, Neuro, Post-op, Nephrology, Urology, Observation, PNA, Sepsis, COVID, CVA, Substance Abuse, Geriatric, Diabetics, GI bleeds, Pulmonary, Infectious disease, and Cancer
- Utilized Cerner system for precise patient charting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Travel RN
PTO
08.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
Danville
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Nov 2021 - July 2022 Med-Surg/Tele 174 Bed facility teaching facility
- Managed care for diverse patient types including Post CABG, Stents, CHF, Ortho, Neuro, Post-op, Renal, NSTEMI, Observation, Post Cardiac Cath, PNA, Sepsis, COVID, CVA, Substance Abuse, Geriatric, Diabetics, GI bleeds, Asthma, and COPD
- Documented patient information in Epic system to ensure accurate and timely records
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
Travel RN
OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Urbana
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Cared for diverse patient types including post CABG, stents, CHF, ortho, neuro, post-op, renal, NSTEMI, observation, post cardiac cath, PNA, sepsis, COVID, CVA, substance abuse, geriatric, diabetics, GI bleeds, asthma, and COPD
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Utilized Epic charting for accurate patient documentation and care coordination
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing assigned tasks.
RN Staff Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Apr 2017 - Jul 2021 Med-Surg/Tele 225 Bed facility
- Cared for diverse patient populations, including post-CABG, stent placements, CHF, orthopedic, neuro, post-operative, renal, NSTEMI, observation, post-cardiac catheterization, pneumonia, sepsis, COVID-19, CVA, substance abuse, geriatric, diabetic, GI bleeding, asthma, and COPD
- Documented patient care using Cerner and Epic systems to ensure accurate and comprehensive medical records
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL10-2016
Skills
- Epic, Cerner and Meditech charting
- Patient assessment and education
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood and sample collection
- ACLS and BLS certification
- Conflict management strategies
- Communication techniques
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Illinois Nursing License
- NIHSS
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Humboldt Park Health
07.2024 - Current
Travel RN
Provident Hospital of Cook County
11.2022 - 06.2024
Travel RN
PTO
08.2022 - 10.2022
Travel RN
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
11.2021 - 07.2022
Travel RN
OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - 10.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing