Kylie Purkey
Registered Nurse, Paramedic
Fort Myers,FL
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
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lee Health
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians in level II trauma center 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
- 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.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
CHI Franciscan Health System
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician.
Paramedic
Community East Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Firefighter
Plainfield Fire Territory
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS
03.2006 - 01.2013
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Paramedic
Wishard Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
EMT-Basic
Community Health Network
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
No Degree - Pre-nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WANo Degree - General Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, INAssociate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers, FL09.2021
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pro Care Academy
Tacoma, WA2019
Certificate - Paramedic
St Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN05.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Stabilization
- Nursing Process
- Wound Care
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Clear Patient Communication
- Interpreting EKGs
- Endotracheal Intubation
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Licenses
RN-Florida
Paramedic-Indiana
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lee Health
11.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health
08.2020 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
CHI Franciscan Health System
05.2019 - 06.2020
Paramedic
Community East Hospital
06.2013 - 10.2017
Firefighter
Plainfield Fire Territory
01.2013 - 10.2017
Paramedic
Wishard Hospital
09.2008 - 01.2011
Paramedic
Indianapolis EMS
03.2006 - 01.2013
EMT-Basic
Community Health Network
01.2002 - 01.2007
No Degree - Pre-nursing
Tacoma Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Ball State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pro Care Academy
Certificate - Paramedic
St Vincent Hospital
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