Keri Nash
Meridian,ID
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in cardiac and outpatient environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator-Heart & Vascular Service Line
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
01.2021 - Current
- Entered data in National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) and handled database maintenance.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Participated in meetings with performing physicians to share data and facilitate performance improvement projects.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Idaho Cardiology
Boise, ID
11.2012 - 01.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various cardiac diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Performed initial interrogation of patient's implantable cardiac devices, including sensing and threshold testing, as well as reprogramming devices per MD and APP orders.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
AFib and Watchman Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. Luke's Idaho Cardiology
Boise, Idaho
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Created and maintained procedural schedule, conducting pre- and post- procedural interviews and assessments.
- Participated in both mandatory and voluntary national registries, maintaining accurate data for auditing and quality improvement purposes.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Health System
Meridian, ID
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Cared for patients in 27-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Clinic Nurse
La Grande Family Medicine
La Grande, OR
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR08.2009
No Degree - PreNursing Studies
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, ORBachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2004
No Degree -
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CASkills
- Patient Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Current Idaho licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
- Clinical Documentation
- Collecting vitals
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organization and Planning
- Patient Information Collection
- Patient and family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- BLS and ACLS Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Additional Information
Enthusiastic Girl Scout volunteer and mentor 2017-present
Timeline
Program Coordinator-Heart & Vascular Service Line
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
AFib and Watchman Clinical Nurse Coordinator
St. Luke's Idaho Cardiology
08.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Idaho Cardiology
11.2012 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Health System
02.2011 - 11.2012
Clinic Nurse
La Grande Family Medicine
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health & Science University
No Degree - PreNursing Studies
Eastern Oregon University
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
No Degree -
Berkeley City College
Similar Profiles
Mikena NilssonMikena Nilsson
Circulating OR Nurse at St. Luke's Regional Medical CenterCirculating OR Nurse at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
VIVIAN ALLMANVIVIAN ALLMAN
MB/NICU Social Worker at St. Luke's Regional Medical CenterMB/NICU Social Worker at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
LEAH-MARIE GUILLLEAH-MARIE GUILL
CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT at St. Luke's Regional Medical CenterCERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
ELISE RYSERELISE RYSER
Student Radiologic Technologist at St. Luke's Regional Medical CenterStudent Radiologic Technologist at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
Cadi DenesCadi Denes
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit at St. Luke's Meridian Medical CenterRegistered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit at St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center