Kiara Bullock
Reynoldsburg,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital
2024.06 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
2024.03 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Inn at Summit Trail
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Responsible for the supervision of all residents and the nursing assistants
- Coordinate and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to patients
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
2023.03 - 2023.07
- Assisted in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients
- Coordinate and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to patients
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data
- Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Provider
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
Patient Care Coordinator
Level2 Health
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Coordinate and implement patient intake and patient care logistics
- Answer all incoming phone calls and be able to direct callers to appropriate staff or able to complete caller requests
- Place outbound calls to patients for scheduling appointments and consultations
- Identify and assess patient needs seamlessly to achieve customer satisfaction
- Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods/tools
- Handle patient complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow-up with appropriate team members and patient to ensure resolution
- Complete EMR documentation/registration and utilize documentation systems for all patient encounters
- Comply with and follow policies and procedures as outlined by Level2
- Maintain the perseverance to drive and sustain the changes that occur at Level2 while being resilient and flexible.
LPN- Care Coordinator
Advanced Care House Calls – LHC
2019.04 - 2020.09
- Respond to patient and provider concerns, assessing urgency of need, and responding within the same business day
- This includes determining if patient needs access to immediate care and establishing means for providing access to care with collaborative partners
- Responsible for management of care of patients between and among healthcare providers, including but not limited to: arranging referrals to specialist providers, arranging outpatient testing, and communicating with existing specialists
- This includes ensuring that appropriate and accurate medical information is provided to healthcare providers and that patients are following up with healthcare providers as required
- Monitor incoming e-mail, phone calls, and voicemails throughout day and respond within same business day regarding all matters pertaining to patient care and provider concerns
- Place Services Ordered when requested by provider and assign task messages to the appropriate Patient Care Coordinator and/or other office staff to complete tasks as ordered by the ordering Nurse Practitioner
- Relay test results and new orders to patients as instructed by Nurse practitioner
- Relay patient concerns to Nurse Practitioner to address as indicated in appropriate guidelines or by supervisor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caretenders Home Health -LHC
2018.12 - 2019.04
- Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients
- Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to patients
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data
- Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching
- Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Provider
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hazelwood Intermediate Care Facility
2018.02 - 2018.12
- Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients
- Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to patients
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data
- Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching
- Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Provider
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
2016.02 - 2018.07
- Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients in Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
- Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to inmate patients
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data
- Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching
- Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Provider
- Count controlled substances, syringes, needles, and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs
- Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Louisville, KY09.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Home Health Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Seizure Management
- Cardiac Care
- Administering immunizations
- ADL Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Discharge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
OH, RN.536732
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
Accreditations
- Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH, Associate of Applied Science, 05/2024
- Brown Mackie College, Louisville, KY, Diploma: Practical Nursing, 09/2015
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital
2024.06 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
2024.03 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Inn at Summit Trail
2023.08 - 2023.12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrison on 5th by Senior Star
2023.03 - 2023.07
Patient Care Coordinator
Level2 Health
2020.09 - 2023.03
LPN- Care Coordinator
Advanced Care House Calls – LHC
2019.04 - 2020.09
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caretenders Home Health -LHC
2018.12 - 2019.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hazelwood Intermediate Care Facility
2018.02 - 2018.12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
2016.02 - 2018.07
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
OH, RN.536732
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
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