Kira Slaymaker
Summary
A motivated and seasoned APRN professional offering proven clinical knowledge & extensive surgical experience, with natural interpersonal strengths and dedication to patient-centered care. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors, and ensuring patient education for excellent care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health System
08.2020 - Current
- Assess current health status and/or potential health problems, and identify expected outcomes in response to surgical management and planning.
- Perform accurate patient medical/surgical histories and assessments to determine and order appropriate studies, and/or therapeutic regimens based off of individual patient comorbidities, medications, rare syndromes.
- Evaluate and assess patients ability to successfully undergo surgery through chart documentation, lab results, medication history, co-morbidities, and physical examination.
- Develop a treatment plan and discuss proposed course, including diagnostic studies with the patient, surgeon, and various members of the patients multi-disciplinary team to determine surgical risks and clearances.
- Provide emergency care as indicated and supported by protocols, training, and experience.
- Effectively and accurately manage a patient caseload of up to over 120 individuals weekly, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by integrating evidence-based practices into daily operations.
Registered Nurse
Penn State M.S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting, and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as biopsies and endoscopic procedures
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Travel Nurse
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Travel Nurse
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Licking Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 21-bed orthopedic surgical unit and 8-bed inpatient rehab unit, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' postoperative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH05.2012
Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Well Organized
- Reliable
- Knowledgeable
- Honest
- Direct & Effective Communication
- Committed
- Empathetic
- Loyal
- Protocol Compliance
Committee Work
- Member of SEPEC (Surgical Education and Program Evaluation Committee) at York Hospital withe the responsibility of evaluating current practice & curriculum of General Surgery Residency Program.
- Chair person of Code Lavender Committee which was created, facilitated, & integrated into a structured response team dedicated to assisting healthcare providers after experiencing a difficult patient event.
- Co-Chair of LMH Nursing Counsel Committee that was responsible for creating & integrating hospital wide nursing policies.
Certification
- Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. PA APRN License # SP022042
- National Provider Identifier(NPI)- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. NPI # 1881214757
- BLS Certified (Expires 2026)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health System
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn State M.S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2020
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
01.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Licking Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Otterbein University
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