KERRI HARRELL
3302 Vada Rd Bainbridge,GA
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse with eight years of experience in Emergency nursing and twenty years experience in clerical healthcare. Proficient in managing patient care, hard working and team oriented with critical thinking skills, delegation skills and mentoring abilities. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure and during crisis situations. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain high quality healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Agency-RTG Medical-Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy Level 2 Center Trauma Emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans and Trauma protocols.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Travel Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Agency-Medical Solutions- WakeMed
Cary, NC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Travel Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Agency-Triage Staffing-Roosevelt LTACH
Warm Springs, GA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Agency-PRN Nurse Staffing- Piedmont Medical Center
Snellville, GA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Agency-Alliant Healthcare- NGMC
Gainesville, GA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Miller County Hospital
Colquitt, GA
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, implement interventions and deliver quality care.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented appropriately.
- Insertion/removal of IV catheters, foley catheters, NG tubes, accessing life ports, proficient with use and maintenance of central lines.
- Monitored and documented accurate, detailed records of pt condition
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Oversaw patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and new RN hires on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care and EMR system.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital and Manor
Bainbridge, GA
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and deliver quality care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with tests and minor procedures.
- Insertion/removal of IV catheters, foley catheters and NG tubes.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Oversaw patient admission, transfer and discharge processes to coordinate proper placement and related paperwork.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care for facility.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Bainbridge State College
Bainbridge, GA05.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Instructing and delegating
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Strong medical ethics
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- TNCC
- NIHSS Training
- CPI
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Agency-RTG Medical-Baptist Medical Center South
06.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Agency-Medical Solutions- WakeMed
01.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Agency-Triage Staffing-Roosevelt LTACH
08.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Agency-PRN Nurse Staffing- Piedmont Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Agency-Alliant Healthcare- NGMC
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Miller County Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital and Manor
07.2016 - 05.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Bainbridge State College
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- TNCC
- NIHSS Training
- CPI
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