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Kira Beaver

Danville,PA

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
  • Participated actively in unit-based quality improvement initiatives leading to better adherence to hospital policies and nursing standards of practice.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in daily care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, addressing concerns or questions and providing emotional support during difficult hospitalizations.
  • Administered medications via various routes such as oral, intravenous, subcutaneous injections accurately under physicians'' orders.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members during their orientation period, contributing to successful integration into the team and increased confidence in clinical skills.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, guiding them in acquiring practical bedside experience while reinforcing academic knowledge.
  • Continuously assessed patient conditions for signs of deterioration or improvement, initiating rapid response or updating treatment plans accordingly.

Nursing Assistant

Geisinger Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2022
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
12.2021

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Delegation and Motivation

Accomplishments

  • PRISM Award recipient
  • Daisy Award nominee x2
  • Partners in Excellence Award nominee
  • Nurse in Excellence Award nominee

Certification

BLS Certification 2/15/24-Present

Timeline

Inpatient Registered Nurse

Geisinger Medical Center
02.2022 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Geisinger Medical Center
02.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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