Kiani Cousin
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
SMC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily unit operations, including staffing assignments, admissions, and discharges, to optimize patient flow and enhance operational efficiency
- Provided clinical leadership and support to nursing staff while managing complex medical-surgical and orthopedic patients
- Supervised nursing staff on the surgical floor to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Oversaw safe medication administration, patient care quality, and adherence to hospital policies and safety standards
- Managed medication administration processes to uphold safety standards in patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in postoperative recovery to ensure safety.
- Addressed patient concerns and supported staff to maintain a safe, high-quality care environment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans that improved patient outcomes and ensured comprehensive care delivery
- Collaborated with surgeons and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Trained new nurses on hospital procedures and best practices to enhance patient care skills.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
SMC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients, including post-operative joint replacements and fracture management
- Conducted focused assessments to evaluate pain control, neurovascular status, and mobility, ensuring timely interventions
- Performed focused assessments with emphasis on pain control, neurovascular status, and mobility
- Facilitated ambulation, transfers, and mobility support to enhance recovery and minimize complications
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Instructed patients and families on medications, activity restrictions, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence
- Delivered wound care, dressing changes, and monitored for post-operative complications
- Educated patients and families on medications, activity restrictions, and discharge instructions
- Administered medications according to physician prescriptions in compliance with hospital protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK 05.2019 - 12.2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication Administration
- Physical Assessments
- CPR & BLS
- Patient Safety
- Infection control
- Therapeutic communication
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- team coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- problem solving
- effective communication
- nursing mentorship
- Personal integrity
- Resource allocation
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
SMC
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
SMC
06.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City
05.2019 - 12.2024