Kierra Ward
Atlanta,GA
Summary
To obtain a Registered Nurse role and provide quality healthcare to patients, drawing on excellent communication skills, solid stamina, management acumen gained through previous supervisory experience, clinical training and practical experience. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PreOp- PACU (PRN)
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
11.2023 - Current
- Assess the patients status including vitals, nursing assessment, and signs, symptoms, and responses from surgery
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic findings to promptly identify changes in patient condition.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and preventing adverse drug events.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction scores.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
- A 32 bed trauma unit specializing in the care of covid patients
- Remained until the virus was contained and staff could return
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and preventing adverse drug events.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Registered Nurse Stepdown
Saint Agnes Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- A 40 bed Telemetry Step down specializing in the care of covid patients
- Float Nurse to all Covid floor: ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry, ER Holds
- Covid Crisis travel assignment
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented all phases of the nursing process while caring for patients in an efficient manner.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baton Rouge General
07.2021 - 09.2021
- A 12 bed ICU specializing in the care of covid patients
- Covid Crisis travel assignment
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented all phases of the nursing process while caring for patients in an efficient manner.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital- Trauma 1
03.2021 - 07.2021
- A 20 bed Covid ICU specializing in cardiac and stroke patients caring for Covid patients.Covid Patients with 1:3 ratio
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Optimized resource utilization within the Intensive Care Unit by accurately documenting all clinical data required for billing purposes.
RN/Manager
Premise Health Center
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversees the overall management of a medium size health center (2+ regularly scheduled employees)
- Manages daily operations, workflow, work schedules, timecard monitoring etc
- To ensure efficient and effective Health Center performance
- Communicates and coordinates corporate messages and ensures implementation of policies and procedures are followed
- Provides a moderate amount of time (15- 50%), dedicated to patient care and/or technical expertise as needed.
Registered Nurse Stepdown
Eastside Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- A 42 bed Step Down Level 3 trauma unit specializing in the care of trauma and surgery patients
- Care for 4 acute care patients under a variety of services such as trauma, surgery, orthopedics, medicine, vascular, pulmonary, and palliative per shift
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented all phases of the nursing process while caring for patients in an efficient manner
- Participated in discharge planning and consultations.
Registered Nurse Trauma ICU
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Administer medications and intravenous fluids
- Monitor telemetry and respond to calls and emergent, lifesaving situations
- Follow physician orders and report changes in condition
- Some skills but not limited; proficient in EKG monitoring, cardiac monitors, blood monitoring and transfusions, drawing blood gasses (arterial and venous), defibrillations, codes, ventilators, Swans Ganz, flow trac, primary stroke center care, chest tube maintenance, post-op care, weaning/ titration of critical drips, and nursing implications.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GABachelor of Science - Health Science & Pre-Physical Therapy
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- EMS Charting Experience - Epic, Cerner, Meditech
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent at maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics
- Excellent teamwork skills displayed through experience collaborating with other nurses and doctors to improve patient and family education programs
- Emergency Response
- Isolation precautions
- End of life care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Airway Management
- Family Communication
- Discharge Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Quality Improvement
- Task and Work Prioritization
Timeline
Registered Nurse PreOp- PACU (PRN)
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
11.2023 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Stepdown
Saint Agnes Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baton Rouge General
07.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital- Trauma 1
03.2021 - 07.2021
RN/Manager
Premise Health Center
02.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse Stepdown
Eastside Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse Trauma ICU
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science & Pre-Physical Therapy
Florida A&M University
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