Kenya Harris
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, adept in medication and IV administration and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction, reducing infection rates, and accelerating wound healing through expert interventions. Skilled in patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving treatment outcomes and patient recovery processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Chemistry/Nursing
Chiacago State Unversity
Chicago, ILBacchelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL02.2015
Hyde Park Career Academy
Chicago, ILSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
Accomplishments
Daisy award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Chemistry/Nursing
Chiacago State Unversity
Bacchelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Hyde Park Career Academy
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