Kevin Karcher
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 13 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication patient education and patient relationship building with extensive knowledge of disease processes and treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and developing trust.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Honor Health
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Supported diverse care areas including medical-surgical, telemetry, and step-down units.
- Developed strategies for Lincoln North Mountain, Deer Valley, Scottsdale Shea.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse/Resource Team
Banner Thunderbird Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
- As a member of the resource team, I provide nursing care for a diverse range of patients under changing circumstances and challenges
- Assisted in various hospital sectors including telemetry, observational care unit (OCU), med-surg floorings (MSF), oncological units (ONC), orthopedic wings (OW), and behavioral health sections.
- Received multiple commendations for exceptional performance.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
Registered Nurse/Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Sanford Medical Center
11.2014 - 03.2015
- I provided nursing care to patients experiencing medical cardiac illness and/or symptoms suggestive of cardiac pathology as well as cardiac and surgical patients stepping down from the ICU
- Managed post-op CABG, valve replacements, thoracic surgery recoveries, and PCA’s.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Real Estate Agent/Client Relations Manager
Sun Valley Properties
01.2004 - 09.2014
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Hosted open houses and private showings to showcase properties effectively, ultimately securing offers from interested parties.
- Managed transaction timelines to ensure deadlines were met and deals closed on time, leading to satisfied clients and repeat business.
- Confirmed compliance with federal and state laws to enforce regulations and monitor sales.
- Interviewed clients and generated lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of local real estate market trends, enabling expert guidance for clients'' decision-making processes.
Education
Arizona Registered Nursing License -
10.2014
Arizona Heart Hospital Preceptorship -
Phoenix, AZ05.2014
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ03.2014
Skills
- Central line management
- Intensive care unit experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient advocacy
Educationandlicensing
- Associates in Applied Science: Nursing, Gateway Community College, 10/2013, 03/2014, Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ
- Arizona Registered Nursing License, 10/2014
- Arizona Heart Hospital Preceptorship, Arizona Heart Hospital, 05/2014, Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Certification
ACLS, NIH
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Honor Health
03.2017 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse/Resource Team
Banner Thunderbird Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse/Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Sanford Medical Center
11.2014 - 03.2015
Licensed Real Estate Agent/Client Relations Manager
Sun Valley Properties
01.2004 - 09.2014
Arizona Registered Nursing License -
Arizona Heart Hospital Preceptorship -
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Community College
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