Kia Newkirk
Davenport
Summary
Dynamic Wound Nurse with extensive experience at The Ivy Key, excelling in wound care and patient assessment. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and enhance patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for meticulous documentation and effective communication, driving improvements in patient care and education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Nurse
The Ivy Key
Davenport
11.2024 - Current
- Assess and evaluate patient wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Develop and implement individualized wound care plans, clean and dress wounds, ensuring sterile techniques are followed. Monitor and document patient progress, updating treatment plans as necessary. Rounding with wound physician weekly, updating care plans and orders.
Staff Nurse
The Ivy Key
Davenport
11.2024 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments per physician's orders. Monitor and document resident conditions and responses to treatment. Evaluate the patient’s health status, and implement appropriate nursing care plans. Provide education and support to patients and their families. Coordinate with health care professionals for comprehensive care.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Clinic
Davenport
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Developed health education materials for patient use, as needed.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient conditions and concerns.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College
Davenport05-2023
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN04-2017
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Care plan development
- Patient coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
- Iowa Nursing license (176893)
- CPR
Timeline
Wound Nurse
The Ivy Key
11.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
The Ivy Key
11.2024 - Current
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Clinic
10.2023 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Iowa Community College
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue University
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