Kori Murphy
RN-ADN
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Grace Staffing
Columbia, MO
03.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN Charge Nurse
Landmark Hospital
Columbia, MO
01.2013 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and ventilator treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO 01.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbia Area Career Center
Columbia, MO 07.2006 - 07.2007
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventative health
Chronic disease management
Medical consultation
Hospice and palliative care
EMR / EHR
Medical evaluation
Foley catheters
Chest pain management
Lab result interpretation
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Personal care needs
Procedure preparations
Precepting
Patient counseling
Patient evaluation
Physical assessments
Patient Management
Staff supervision
Strong clinical judgment
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Diabetes and nutrition education
Medication Administration
Data Collection
Emergency Procedures
Feeding pumps understanding
Critical care
High level of autonomy
Care Plan Development
IV setup
Patient discharge
Medical laboratory procedures
Professional bedside manner
Ventilator weaning and management
Timeline
RN
Grace Staffing
03.2021 - Current
RN
Aya Healthcare
09.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Moberly Area Community College
01.2017 - 12.2017
RN Charge Nurse
Landmark Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2021
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Columbia Area Career Center
07.2006 - 07.2007