Kerin M. Hehir
Cramerton,USA
Summary
Registered nurse with over 16 years of experience in various healthcare settings, including med-surg, orthopedics, renal/dialysis, cardiovascular surgery, and oncology. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care and support in pre-operative and anesthesia environments. Strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient-centered practices. Seeking to contribute expertise in a dynamic nursing role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op Nurse & Block Nurse
Atrium Health, Mercy
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pre-operative care, preparing patients for surgery and ensuring all necessary protocols are followed.
- Assist Anesthesia with nerve blocks, contributing to effective pain management and improving patient outcomes.
- Serve as Unit-Based Council Co-Chair, leading initiatives to improve unit operations and patient care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided mentorship to junior nursing staff on vascular access protocols.
- Monitored infusion rates, solution compatibility, line integrity, site condition, and other parameters associated with intravenous therapy.
Pre-Op Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Delivered high-quality pre-operative care, working closely with surgical teams to ensure patient readiness.
- Recovered Phase 2 patients, ensuring they were safe for discharge and completing all patient education in a thorough, easy to understand manner.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
RN-Resource Team
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
04.2013 - 02.2018
- In house travel nurse floating between three facilities among various units including 6T (Cardiothoracic Surgery), 4T (oncology), 11B (Hepatobilary unit), Overflow, ED OBS, Mother-Baby, OrthopedicSurgery, Psych and Pre-op.
Travel RN
American Mobile Healthcare
San Francisco, California
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Worked at Durham Regional in Durham N.C as a travel RN on a Med-Surg and Ortho Surgery floor.
- After this assignment continued with American Mobile and took an assignment at Novant Presbyterian in Charlotte, NC- worked on a Renal/Dialysis floor.
RN
Rose Medical Center, Denver
Denver, Colorado
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Worked in a Progressive care unit managing 2-3 higher acuity patients at a time. Provided life saving interventions and supported patients and families during recovery.
- Assisted the ICU doctor with bedside procedures such as line placement and chest tube placement.
- Quickly planned and coordinated a wedding on the unit for a patient who was actively dying, but his last wish was to marry his significant other.
Certifed Nursing Assistant
Rose Medical Center, Denver
Denver, CO
06.2005 - 05.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State College
Denver, CO01-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology- Minor Social Work
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Wilderness Survival And Education
National Outdoor Leadership School (N.O.L.S)
Lander, WYSkills
- Pre-operative assessment
- Anesthesia assistance
- Surgical protocols
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Unit operations improvement
Affiliations
- Unit Based Council Co-Chair Jan 2024-present
- Flu Vaccine Champion Fall 2025
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient-Atrium Mercy, January 2025
- Nursing Excellence Award- Caromont Health-Fall 2020
Certification
- ASPAN member: 195450
Timeline
Pre-Op Nurse & Block Nurse
Atrium Health, Mercy
08.2023 - Current
Pre-Op Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 07.2022
RN-Resource Team
Atrium Health
04.2013 - 02.2018
Travel RN
American Mobile Healthcare
04.2012 - 04.2013
RN
Rose Medical Center, Denver
05.2010 - 05.2012
Certifed Nursing Assistant
Rose Medical Center, Denver
06.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology- Minor Social Work
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Some College (No Degree) - Wilderness Survival And Education
National Outdoor Leadership School (N.O.L.S)