Kylee Harper
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 4 years of progressive career history in MedSurg, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint George Regional Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Saint George Rehab
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Outstanding bedside manners, Communication skills, Time management, Highly self motivated, Problem solving skills
- Managed over 20 patients per 12 hour shift
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
CNA
Retreat At Sunbrook
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT09.2020
Skills
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pain Management
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Patient Education
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Family Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint George Regional Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Saint George Rehab
01.2021 - 05.2021
CNA
Retreat At Sunbrook
09.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College Nursing
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