Meditech, Cerner and Epic
Kerensa Keith-Stepan
Buda,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health Littleton
2023.12 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Pre-Op Nurse
Medely Staffing
2018.01 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UC Health Emergency Room
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Advanced patient education efforts by developing customized discharge instructions that addressed each individual''s unique health needs and promoted adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
RUHS
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Willis Knighton Bossier
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Seton
2021.05 - 2022.04
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Cared for as many as [Number] patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner Healthcare
2020.11 - 2021.03
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henderson Hospital
2020.08 - 2020.11
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor
Bellville Medical Center
2020.03 - 2020.08
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Charge Nurse
North Cypress Medical Center
2015.07 - 2020.03
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the department leading to reduced infection rates among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Casper College
Casper, WY05.1999
Skills
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Family planning services education
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Test Interpretations
- Training staff
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Software
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-
- NIHSS
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Advent Health Littleton
2023.12 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UC Health Emergency Room
2023.08 - 2023.12
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
RUHS
2023.01 - 2023.06
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Willis Knighton Bossier
2022.01 - 2022.06
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Seton
2021.05 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner Healthcare
2020.11 - 2021.03
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henderson Hospital
2020.08 - 2020.11
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor
Bellville Medical Center
2020.03 - 2020.08
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Pre-Op Nurse
Medely Staffing
2018.01 - Current
Charge Nurse
North Cypress Medical Center
2015.07 - 2020.03
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Casper College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-
- NIHSS
- TNCC
- BLS
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