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Kerry Holbrook

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dynamic RN with extensive experience, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Proven leader in critical care management, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and staff training. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and delivering exceptional support in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Charge Nurse

Wellpath
Columbia, SC
09.2024 - Current
  • Charge Nurse for a unit of 50 mental health inmates.
  • Med administration with audits.
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, annual assessments. Admit/Discharges

Floor Nurse RN

Select Specialty Powell
Powell, TN
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Floor nurse of 3-5 acute to critical patients.
  • Critical and non-critical drips. TPN/Tube feeding.
  • Trachs/Vents/O2 management.
  • Woundcare, med admin, charting.
  • EKG interpretation, V/S, labs.
  • Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physician orders.
  • Provided direct patient care in an acute care setting, including assessment of patient status, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
  • Conducted comprehensive health histories on new patients to determine their current health status.
  • Initiated life saving measures when necessary in accordance with protocols.
  • Responded quickly and appropriately to medical emergencies within the unit when needed.

ADON

Beverly Park Place
Knoxville, TN
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Floor nurse: 6/2021-6/2022
  • I started as the unit manager of one floor and was promoted to ADON over all 3 units.
  • Audits. Infection control. Staffing.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
  • Managed recruitment process for new nursing staff, including interviewing and orientation.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
  • Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
  • Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
  • Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
  • Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.

RN Unit Manager

Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.

RN

Westmoreland Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.

LPN

Westmoreland health and rehab
Knoxville, TN
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pellissippi
Knoxville, TN
01.2021

LPN -

TCAT of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
01.2017

CNA license -

TCAT of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2015

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic health records
  • Infection control
  • Critical care management
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • Emergency response
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Mental health nursing

Certification

  • RN - 280241 6/2021-NOW
  • LPN-1/2017-6/2021
  • CNA-3/2016-1/2017
  • CPR/ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • Nursing home infection Preventionist

Timeline

RN Charge Nurse

Wellpath
09.2024 - Current

Floor Nurse RN

Select Specialty Powell
01.2023 - 08.2024

ADON

Beverly Park Place
06.2022 - 01.2023

RN Unit Manager

Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab
03.2022 - 06.2022

RN

Westmoreland Health and Rehab
06.2021 - 03.2022

LPN

Westmoreland health and rehab
01.2017 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pellissippi

LPN -

TCAT of Knoxville

CNA license -

TCAT of Knoxville

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