Kerna St Fort
Ascendant NY
New York,NY
11
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with over six years of direct patient care experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical environments. Seeking to leverage strong clinical knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and comprehensive documentation skills in a Care Review Clinician role. Experienced in medical record review, documentation management, and maintaining accuracy and consistency to support regulatory compliance and efficient workflows. Proficient in utilizing electronic health records, advanced software applications, and collaborative communication to enhance care coordination and organizational effectiveness.
Work History
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Assess, administer medications and provide treatment per MD/DNP orders while ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Collaborate on patients length of stay depending on the patients condition and evidence based research.
- Monitor for changes in patients condition, documenting within electronic medical records (EMR) within require deadlines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Preform nursing duties including: intake assessments, daily assessments, discharge/transfer of care summaries, communication with outside providers and pharmacies, medication administrator, and providing education to patients and supportive family/friends on patient care and treatment goals.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure correct level of care and provide referrals when needed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by participating in medical chart audits/review, contributing to continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Assist in training new nursing staff members, contributing to ensuring high-quality patient care.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
1 Year- Assisted in Vascular Access procedures by maintaining sterile fields and preparing instruments.
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure patient safety in compliance to state regulations and patient comfort.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Monitored vital signs and adapt quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery care protocols and recovery processes.
- Outreach patients post-surgery to ensure expected recovery.
Hemodiaylsis Registered Nurse
4 Months- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of complications during treatments.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
Guest Experience Host
4 Years 1 Month- Delivered exceptional guest service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Enhanced visitor experience through personalized interactions and tailored recommendations.
- Managed guest flow during peak times to maintain efficient operations and satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on best practices in customer engagement and operational procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Record management and review in regards to completion and regulations.
Prioritization with meeting deadlines.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
License
Active Registered Professional Nurse - New York and New Jersey
Timeline
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse
Ascendant NY
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Substance Abuse Registered Nurse
Parallax Center
04.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Flatlands Medical Associates
03.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Hemodiaylsis Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2020 - 02.2021Read More
Guest Experience Host
Madame Tussauds New York
08.2015 - 09.2019Read More
St. Francis College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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