Kirby James
Columbus,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record in delivering individualized patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective education, counseling, and empathetic communication while consistently streamlining safety protocols to ensure comprehensive care. Demonstrated leadership in managing high-stress situations and fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and allows for the utilization of exceptional interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving capabilities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle
07.2019 - Current
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Education
No Degree -
Mississippi State University
08-2014
No Degree -
East Mississippi Community College
08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
05.2019
High School Diploma -
Heritage Academy
05.2014
Skills
- Precepting
- Charge nurse
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Documentation and charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award Nominee (five)
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
High School Diploma -
Heritage Academy
No Degree -
Mississippi State University
No Degree -
East Mississippi Community College
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