Hi, I’m
Kourtney Harris
Registered Nurse
Akron,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
4
Years of Registered Nursing
Work History
Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterStow, OH
Unit Manager/MDS Coordinator
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Oversaw resident care to promote quality physical, mental and psychological treatment.
- Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality and core measures.
- Developed effective strategies to improve employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
- Analyzed patients records to determine efficiency and effectiveness of care.
- Organized and scheduled staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures.
- Monitored daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized resident care plans based on assessments.
Avid Healthcare ServicesAkron, OH
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
01.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterStow, OH
LTC Registered Nurse
07.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
IntelyCareMulticity, OH
Registered Nurse
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Timberland Ridge Skilled Nursing & RehabFairlawn, OH
Registered Nurse Preceptor
06.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided guidance to new RNs in developing their patient care plans according to established standards of practice.
- Coached new RNs on how to effectively manage challenging patient situations.
Avid Healthcare ServicesAkron, OH
Home Health LPN
05.2018 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Gardens Of Western ReserveStreetsboro, OH
Licensed Practical Nurse
08.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Fortis College - Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls, OH
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
04-2020
Fortis College - Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls, OH
from Practical Nursing
06-2017
Skills
- Documentation Review
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing supervision
- Staff Training
- Patient and family advocacy
- Employee Evaluation
- Family Education
- Home care
- Administering immunizations
- Physical assessments
- Insulin medication assistance
- Precepting
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
Unit Manager/MDS Coordinator
Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
IntelyCare
10.2021 - 05.2022
LTC Registered Nurse
Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Avid Healthcare Services
01.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Timberland Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab
06.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health LPN
Avid Healthcare Services
05.2018 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gardens Of Western Reserve
08.2017 - 02.2019
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls
from Practical Nursing
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