Kerra Cobb
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Accomplished ICU/ Rapid Response Nurse with a proven track record at Atrium Health Pineville , adept in emergency medical response and critical care. Expert in clinical assessments and a seasoned leader in code situations, I bring advanced physiological knowledge and critical thinking skills. Committed to continuous learning and excellence in patient care, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality outcomes through evidence-based practices and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rapid Response Nurse
Atrium Health Pineville
04.2024 - Current
- Respond, treat, and advise, in medical emergencies within the hospital setting while working collaboratively with respiratory therapy and the attending physician.
- Proactively round on all nursing units. Provide expert assessments and interventions for code blue, sepsis alerts, code stroke, and acute coronary events throughout the hospital.
- Serve as a nursing consultation service for questions in providing evidence-based care and in difficult IV access.
- Improved patient outcomes through timely assessment, intervention, and evaluation of critical patients.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Pineville
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous diagnoses, including sepsis and acute respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked in several capacities in the care of patients, including ICU nurse, house supervisor, and emergency department nurse.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to create individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs and challenges.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary team members by conducting thorough bedside handoffs during shift changes or transfers in care responsibility.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Atrium Health Union
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage critically ill patients for optimum patient outcomes
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Caolina Lancaster
Lancaster, SC05-2022
Skills
- Expert clinical assessment skills
- Advanced knowledge of physiology and disease processes
- Skilled critical reasoning and thinking skills
- Seasoned code team leader
- Extensive critical care experience as a preceptor and charge nurse
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CCRN certified
- Experience in data collection, entry, and quality improvement initiatives
- Early adopter of technological innovation and digital transformation
- Sensitive to cultural differences and practices
- Nursing practice inscribed with high morals and ethical considerations
- Skillful in resolving customer dissatisfaction
- Experience with CRRT/Tablo
- EHR experience with EPIC
Accomplishments
- Devised, organized, and directed the Rapid Response and code blue review committee
- Spearheaded the Targeted Temperature Management Program for in-hospital and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
- Championed the adoption of the EWSS (Early Warning Scoring System) within the health system.
- Assisted with the transition from EWSS manual documentation to computer-assisted MEWS (Modified Early Warning Score) in the Cerner EHR.
- Collaborated with Nursing Professional Development Council in the development of our Nursing Professional Model.
- The Rapid Response was a past recipient of the Daisy Award.
- My annual professional evaluation scores having consistently been outstanding.
- Participated in activities thereby assisting my facility to achieve Magnet for the fourth consecutive application.
Affiliations
- AACN-American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
RN-Registered Nurse, NC expires: 06/2026
BLS-Basic Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association expires: 04/2025
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association expires: 10/2026
CCRN-Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse-AACN-American Association of Critical Care Nurses expires:03/2027
NIH STROKE SCALE- expires 06/2025
Timeline
Rapid Response Nurse
Atrium Health Pineville
04.2024 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Pineville
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Atrium Health Union
06.2022 - 02.2023
RN-Registered Nurse, NC expires: 06/2026
BLS-Basic Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association expires: 04/2025
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA-American Heart Association expires: 10/2026
CCRN-Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse-AACN-American Association of Critical Care Nurses expires:03/2027
NIH STROKE SCALE- expires 06/2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Caolina Lancaster
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