Kenny Harris
Effingham,IL
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
Effingham, IL
05.2012 - Current
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff members regarding complex cases or difficult decisions.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis and treatment plan options.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Liaised with physicians and ER staff to reduce critical minutes between admission and treatment and boost patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
Effingham, IL
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Production Worker
Steak N Shake
Effingham, IL
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05-2012
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency response
- TNS
- TNCC
- NEMS
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2012
Production Worker
Steak N Shake
09.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Land College