Kerri Myer
Maytown,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff/student education, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Hospice and Community Cares
05.2024 - Current
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs, and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- I offered a listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet their emotional, mental, and physical needs.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Clinical Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community College
04.2020 - Current
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies, and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Instructed students in the clinical environment on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to safely administer medications and perform procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2014 - Current
- As a Certified critical care nurse, my responsibilities in the ICU include managing critically ill patients on ventilators, life-sustaining equipment, invasive monitoring, and medications.
- I assume charge nurse responsibilities and help to manage a 12 bed unit, precepting and educating new nurses. I am also on the hospital committee representing our ICU in monthly hospital meetings. As well as the steering committee which is designed to help improve practice by assessing performance gaps and resolving through education to improve outcomes specific to our unit.
- In 2019, I was selected to help with the opening operations of the UPMC York Memorial. One of my strengths exemplified during this time was my leadership skills, helping to implement policies and educating and precepting my peers.
- Another natural strength is my ability to compassionately, presently, and kindly support and comfort patients and their family members. I can also remain calm during stressful, high-pressure situations, which helps me provide a reassuring, confident environment for my patients, their families, and my peers.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nure Practioner
Millesrville University
Millersville, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2012
Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Emergency Response
- Physician communication
- Clinical assessment
- Pain Management at End of Life
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- End of life care
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Hospice and Community Cares
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community College
04.2020 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nure Practioner
Millesrville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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