Kortney Fleharty
Bluffton,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Pluto Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, PreOp/PACU Team Lead
Dublin Methodist Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2023
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Ohio Orthopedic Surgery Institutue
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
PreOp/PACU RN, Clinical Nurse Manager
Lima Memorial Heath System
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, PreOp/PACU Staff Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Registered Nurse, PreOp/PACU/Endo/Pain Management Registered Nurse
Findlay Surgery Center
04.2012 - 08.2015
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2014
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2005 - 09.2008
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2003
Skills
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Management
- Staff Supervision
- Clinical judgment
- EPIC use
- Unit Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Chart updating
Cerifications
ACLS, BLS, PALS certificates available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Pluto Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/PACU Staff Nurse
Ohio Orthopedic Surgery Institutue
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, PreOp/PACU Team Lead
Dublin Methodist Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2023
PreOp/PACU RN, Clinical Nurse Manager
Lima Memorial Heath System
11.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, PreOp/PACU Staff Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
08.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse, PreOp/PACU/Endo/Pain Management Registered Nurse
Findlay Surgery Center
04.2012 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, PACU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
Bowling Green State University
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