KENYA TIPLER
Avon,Indiana
Summary
To apply my 24 plus years of nursing expertise and use my strong interpersonal skills and knowledge, while delivering high quality patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Indiana University Health
Avon, Indiana
11.2017 - Current
- Scheduling OR cases for Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, GYN, Podiatry, Endoscopy lab, ENT and Plastics
- Assign OR staff to operating room cases
- Patient advocate
- Performing patient assessments
- Adhere to safety standards and precautions
- Maintenance of sterile environment
- Documentation of patient care
- Administering and ordering medications
- Obtaining surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Obtaining specimens, proper labeling and documentation of specimens
- Assisting surgical MD and anesthesiologist with proper patient positioning
- Maintaining policy and procedure throughout surgery regarding 'time outs', surgical counts, and evaluation of equipment
- Documentation of surgical procedures including implants, equipment and staff
- Assisting anesthesiologist with intubation and extubation.
- Advised physicians on appropriate use of endoscopy equipment for optimal results.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all endoscopic procedures performed along with any complications that may have occurred during the process.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding infection control practices before, during and after endoscopic procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Circulation OR nurse
Indiana University Health- Methodist
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Circulating OR nurse for Cardiovascular, Vascular Unit
- Collaborate with transplant coordinator regarding organ destination and arrival times
- Obtaining and completing patient information regarding native and donor patients
- Scheduling Cardiovascular cases
- Charge Nurse
- Patient advocate
- Performing patient assessments
- Maintenance of sterile environment
- Documentation of patient status
- Administering and ordering medications
- Obtaining specimens, prober labeling and documenting specimens
- Assisting anesthesiologist with intubation and extubation of patients
- Maintaining policy and procedures throughout surgery regarding 'time-outs', surgical counts and evaluation of equipment.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Patient Placement Coordinator
Baptist Hospital
Miami, Florida
11.2009 - 07.2016
- Coordinator of 700 beds throughout hospital units
- Assignment of ER, Recovery Room, Med-Surgical, Rehab patients waiting for bed placement
- Assessment of patients through hospital documentation records, procedures, and lab history
- Participate in daily meeting with hospital administrators regarding staffing, and bed placement
- Facilitate the transfer of patients from other hospitals and physician office
- Facilitate admissions of patients by taking verbal orders and gathering necessary clinical information
- Work closely with case managers regarding level of care for admitting patients to hospital units.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as finance, clinical operations, and nursing to facilitate successful placements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with medical staff, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers.
- Monitored bed availability within the facility and other affiliated sites to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
- Assessed patient condition and identified appropriate level of care needed.
Circulating Pediatric OR nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida
08.2001 - 10.2009
- Scheduling OR cases for Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, GYN, Podiatry, Endoscopy, ENT and Plastic
- Assign OR staff to operating room cases
- Patient advocate
- Performing patient assessments
- Adhere to safety standards and precautions
- Maintenance of sterile environment
- Documentation of patient care
- Administering and ordering medications
- Obtaining surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Obtaining specimens, proper labeling and documentation of specimens
- Assisting surgical MD and anesthesiologist with proper patient positioning
- Maintaining policy and procedure throughout surgery regarding 'time outs', surgical counts, and evaluation of equipment
- Documentation of surgical procedures including implants, equipment and staff
- Assisting anesthesiologist with intubation and extubation.
- Advised physicians on appropriate use of endoscopy equipment for optimal results.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Assessed patient condition, ordered laboratory tests, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of all endoscopic procedures performed along with any complications that may have occurred during the process.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding infection control practices before, during and after endoscopic procedures.
- Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Travel Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, New York
05.2001 - 07.2001
- Medication administration
- Sterile dressing changes
- Analyzing telemetry strips
- Dressing surgical sites using sterile technique and assessment of surgical sites
- Performing patient admissions to surgical unit
- Patient advocate
- Ensuring patient safety by following unit and hospital protocol
- Evaluation and documentation of chest tube drainage system
- Evaluation and documentation of wound vac drainage system
- Patient discharge teaching
- Notify physician patient outcomes
- Ensuring diagnostic test are complete
- Monitoring patient's vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications.
Stepdown Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Medication administration
- Sterile dressing changes
- Analyzing telemetry strips
- Dressing surgical sites using sterile technique and assessment of surgical sites
- Performing patient admissions to surgical unit
- Patient advocate
- Ensuring patient safety by following unit and hospital protocol
- Evaluation and documentation of chest tube drainage system
- Evaluation and documentation of wound vac drainage system
- Patient discharge teaching
- Notify physician patient outcomes
- Ensuring diagnostic test are complete
- Monitoring patient's vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications.
- Identified changes in patient condition or behavior; reported any significant findings to physician promptly.
- Provided emotional support to families during times of crisis or stress related to illness or hospitalization.
- Facilitated discharge planning processes through collaboration with other departments and agencies involved in patient care plan development.
- Managed acute pain crises using appropriate pharmacological agents while monitoring side effects.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary for life threatening situations.
- Ensured proper implementation of infection control practices throughout the unit.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2014
Bachelor of Applied Science - Business
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2008
Associate - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
01.2000
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
- Haiti Mission Trip- Pediatric OR team
- Covid Clinic-Vaccination/Registration
- Microsoft Word/ Excel
Certification
- Registered Nurse, LICENSE# 28212273A
- Registered Nurse, LICENSE#28212273C
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Indiana University Health
11.2017 - Current
Circulation OR nurse
Indiana University Health- Methodist
08.2016 - 11.2017
Patient Placement Coordinator
Baptist Hospital
11.2009 - 07.2016
Circulating Pediatric OR nurse
Miami Children's Hospital
08.2001 - 10.2009
Travel Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2001
Stepdown Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2000 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Applied Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Business
Barry University
Associate - Nursing
Columbia State Community College