Kerry Quinn
Albertville,AL
Summary
Accomplished Infusion Nurse with a proven track record at Accredo Healthgroup, excelling in intravenous therapy and patient education. Demonstrated ability to mentor new staff and manage critical situations with composure. Skilled in both technical procedures and fostering team problem-solving, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. Gifted in delivering quality care and support to patients and families. Committed to adding value to healthcare facilities through dynamic interpersonal, relationship building and organizational skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Accredo Healthgroup
04.2010 - Current
- Administered IV medications and blood products through peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, central catheters, and subcutaneous access with excellent technique and high success rate in intravenous access.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about home infusions, self-infused medications and specialty drugs.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Shepherd's Cove Hospice
05.2002 - 11.2013
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Staff Nurse
Marshall Medical Centers
05.1991 - 05.2002
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection. Filledlled positions that included staff nurse for medical surgical floor, house supervisor managing staffing for entire hospital and nurse manager of ICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
- Appointment Scheduling
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Infection Control
- Documentation in MPOC and Rx Home
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Mentoring new employees
- Team Problem Solver
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Accredo Healthgroup
04.2010 - Current
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Shepherd's Cove Hospice
05.2002 - 11.2013
Staff Nurse
Marshall Medical Centers
05.1991 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama Huntsville
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