Kirstine Shepherd
SAINT ANNE,IL
Summary
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2006 - Current
Currently am working as a pre and post operative nurse. On a daily basis I am responsible for making pre-op/post-op calls, starting IV's, giving medications and discharge instructions. For the last 10 years I have been Charge RN for the PACU and do the medication and supply ordering. I also do medication outdates.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
KankakeeSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Registered Nurse License - [Timeframe]
- Licensed Field RN - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center
03.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
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