KEVIN KERN
Gas City,IN
Summary
Creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Completed the Academy of Nursing Excellence (ANE) class of 2024.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Administered chemo and immunotherapy to patients metastasizing cancer.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Progressive Care Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided advanced nursing cared for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock
- May cared for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
Marine Corps
07.2009 - Current
- Platoon Sergeant
- Learned and utilized the fundamentals of teamwork, leadership, safety, and quality control
- Developed a strong work ethic and commitment to organization
- Prioritized workload and assignment duties, often with very short notice
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie, IN12.2020
Skills
- Staff Nurse
- Chemotherapy administration
- Charge Nurse
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Additionalinformation
I have been an RN for a year and have worked at IU Health for 4 years. I have worked at the Acute Medical Unit on the 3E, where I took care of progressive and medical patients for a year. I then moved to a different floor where my unit and the Oncology unit merged to become the Oncology Progressive Care unit (OPC). It was there at OPC where I became certified to administer chemo to patients. I also have, on occasion, assumed the role of charge nurse., I have spent 15 years in the Marines. 9 of those years were in Active Duty. I am currently in the Reserves right now.
Certification
- Certified in chemotherapy administration.
- Completed charge nurse course.
- Completed Academy of Nursing Excellence (ANE) 2024.
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Completed Ultrasound Vascular Access class and awaiting follow on training to be certified.
Timeline
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Progressive Care Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2023
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
Marine Corps
07.2009 - Current
- Certified in chemotherapy administration.
- Completed charge nurse course.
- Completed Academy of Nursing Excellence (ANE) 2024.
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Completed Ultrasound Vascular Access class and awaiting follow on training to be certified.
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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