Kisha Jeferly Harris
3073 Greenwich St. Springdale,Arkansas
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at OSU Medical Center, excelling in medication administration and infection control. Adept at enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Recognized for leading quality improvement initiatives and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Fluent in Tagalog and Bisaya.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSU Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
01.2026 - Current
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlined operational workflows.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' vital signs and medical histories for accurate diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
Columbia, MO
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures, policies, and best practices for patient care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented infection control protocols to promote patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
Monroe, LA
05.2019 - 11.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' vital signs and medical histories for accurate diagnosis.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2020
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Wound care
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Intravenous therapy
Physical assessments
Telemetry monitoring
Nursing staff leadership
Tracheostomy care
Patient discharge
Team coordination
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency response
Chart updating
Chronic disease management
Staff supervision
FLUENT IN Tagalog and Bisaya
Certification
NIHHS
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSU Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
09.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
09.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
05.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe