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KINSEY GCABASHE

Summerville,SC

Summary

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 active listening.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in preoperative preparation of patients, including IV insertion and coordination with surgical teams.
  • Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring vital signs remained stable and within normal ranges.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes and expectations.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PREOP/PACU procedures and best practices.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

NURSE INTERN

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements
  • Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Meditech
  • Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections
  • Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections under RN supervision and monitored responses, noted side effects, and reported issues to senior staff
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
  • Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina - Beaufort
Bluffton, SC
05.2022

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Time Management and Stamina
  • Ethics and Confidentiality
  • Great Teamwork
  • Very Dependable
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Delegation and Motivation

Certification

  • Certified in BLS (expires 9/26/2026)
  • Certified in PALS (expires 9/26/2026)
  • Certified in ACLS (expires 2/6/2026)
  • Certified in EKG Interpretation and Response
  • Certified in Code Management
  • Certified in Workplace Violence Prevention

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023

NURSE INTERN

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Carolina - Beaufort