Kirsti Clark
Somerset,KY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Joseph, excelling in emergency care and patient management. Proven ability to implement infection control measures and enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, ensuring safety and understanding in high-pressure environments.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oakwood
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in conducting patient assessments, documenting vital signs, and reporting changes in condition.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management and wellness strategies.
Registered Nurse
Somerset Nursing and Rehab
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Implemented infection control protocols to promote safety within the healthcare environment.
- Adapted quickly to new procedures and technologies, contributing to an efficient nursing workflow.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Administered emergency interventions and treatments following established protocols to stabilize critical patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment plans in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely medical responses.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes, enhancing understanding of emergency care procedures.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving patient flow efficiency during peak hours in the emergency room.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Provided critical patient care in fast-paced emergency department environment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in emergency procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ephraim McDowell
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies for patient safety.
- Conducted thorough assessments, identifying urgent medical needs effectively and efficiently.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow within the emergency department.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA05-2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Accomplishments
Hold/Held certifications in BLS, PALS, ACLS, and TNCC. Proficient in IO insertion and blood administration.
Affiliations
United States Navy Veteran. Served from June 1993 to June 1998. Honorable Discharge.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oakwood
06.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Somerset Nursing and Rehab
03.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph
06.2017 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
07.2013 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ephraim McDowell
07.2010 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ellsworth Community College