Kolby Dale
Macon,MO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Samaritan Hospital, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional patient education and counseling. Renowned for leadership in nursing staff and implementing infection control measures, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Demonstrates a unique blend of clinical judgment and compassionate care, consistently achieving improved health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Samaritan Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Moberly Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans for improved recovery and health outcomes.
- Enhanced quality of patient care by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Facilitated seamless communication among healthcare team members, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to develop individualized care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
- Educated patients and families on health management for promoting better health practices.
- Assisted physicians during procedures for efficient and effective patient treatment.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Samaritan Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO12-2024
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO07-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency response
- Hospice and palliative care
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month 2023
Employee of the Year 2023
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS): 1/30/2025-01/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: 3/10/2025-3/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Samaritan Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Moberly Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Samaritan Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2024
Basic Life Support (BLS): 1/30/2025-01/2027
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: 3/10/2025-3/2027
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
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