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Kiera Pierre-Louis

Richmond

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Bon Secours, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Skilled in crisis intervention and clinical judgment, dedicated to delivering high-quality care to diverse populations while fostering a supportive team environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours
08.2023 - 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Delegation and supervision of nursing staff of the unit. Coordinating admissions, discharges, and patient acuity.

Nurse Assistant

The Towers at Beaufont
11.2016 - 07.2021
  • Senior CNA scheduling and support with unit staffing.
  • Orienting and support of new CNAs.
  • Checked and recorded patient vitals.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
  • Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
  • Teamwork, reliability, and professionalism.

Education

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA
05.2023

Associate - Health Science

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Wound care
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • Emergency response
  • Staff supervision
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Home health care
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

Chemotherapy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours
08.2023 - Current

Nurse Assistant

The Towers at Beaufont
11.2016 - 07.2021

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Associate - Health Science

John Tyler Community College
Kiera Pierre-Louis