Kiara Gardner
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Nurse Intern
Providence Hospital Emergency Department
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Nursing Student Intern
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2023
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Specimen Preparation
- Infection Control
- Pediatric Nursing
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Feeding Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- IV Insertion
Certification
BLS CPR certification (2022-current)
Volunteer Services
The Salvation Army- Angel Tree Program (Dec 2020- Dec 2022)
- worked with other volunteers to collect toys from outside sources.
- personalized gift bags for children 2months-12 years old.
- effectively used time management to complete tasks in reasonable amounts of time.
Timeline
Nursing Student Intern
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
05.2023 - 07.2023
Nurse Intern
Providence Hospital Emergency Department
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
BLS CPR certification (2022-current)
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