Kerri Ruppert
Lindsborg,KS
Summary
Experienced with patient care and clinical assessments. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient outcomes. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and team collaboration to ensure high standards of care.
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in inpatient care and patient management. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, patient education, and crisis management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Lindsborg Community Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Utilized Meditech to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
RN, Emergency Department
Salina Regional Health Care
07.2021 - 02.2025
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
Nursing Specialty Technician
Salina Regional Health Care
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported efficient surgical operations by preparing instruments, setting up sterile fields, and anticipating physician needs during procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, accurate documentation, and timely reporting to nurses and physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and effective communication skills.
- Facilitated timely lab work processing by accurately drawing blood samples from patients as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Program
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05-2021
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency diagnostics
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
Certification
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Lindsborg Community Hospital
03.2025 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Salina Regional Health Care
07.2021 - 02.2025
Nursing Specialty Technician
Salina Regional Health Care
08.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Program
Hutchinson Community College
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