Kortney Fleharty
Bluffton
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient and family education, emergency response, and critical care nursing. Excel using empathy, communication, and teamwork to provide exceptional care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - PACU
Aya Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
- Provided patient care and support in various medical settings.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as per physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective patient care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient assessments and interventions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm and supportive presence.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities including assessments, treatments administered and patient response to interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia during recovery.
- Assisted with pain management and comfort measures for patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed during recovery phase.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and care.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Managed emergency situations such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing practices while providing direct patient care.
Registered Nurse - PACU
Premier Health - Miami Valley Hospital South
Centerville
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted patients with recovery and pain management strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse - Pre op & PACU
Aya Healthcare - Miami Valley Hospital South
Centerville
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and assessed health status regularly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes and health management.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and identifying potential health issues.
Charge Nurse - Pre op & PACU
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Dublin
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
Clinic Nurse Manager - PAT, Pre op, PACU, & Endo
Lima Memorial Hospital
Lima
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance.
- Managed daily clinic operations, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
Travel Registered Nurse - PACU
Pluto - Lima Memorial Hospital
Lima
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as per physician orders.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient assessments and interventions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm and supportive presence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse - PACU & Med/Surg ICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
08.2005 - 08.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
Charge Nurse - Pre op, PACU, & Endo
Finally Surgery Center
Findlay
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for efficient operation flow.
- Managed scheduling of nursing staff to optimize resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN 08.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH 06.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration skills
- Nursing best practices
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - PACU
Aya Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - PACU
Premier Health - Miami Valley Hospital South
06.2024 - 05.2025
Travel Registered Nurse - Pre op & PACU
Aya Healthcare - Miami Valley Hospital South
01.2022 - 06.2024
Charge Nurse - Pre op & PACU
Dublin Methodist Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2022
Clinic Nurse Manager - PAT, Pre op, PACU, & Endo
Lima Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2015 - 08.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - PACU
Pluto - Lima Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
Charge Nurse - Pre op, PACU, & Endo
Finally Surgery Center
06.2012 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse - PACU & Med/Surg ICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
06.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Bowling Green State University
08.1999 - 05.2003