KYRA DUNN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Ascension Resurrection Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to enhance patient experience during hospital stay.
- Served as a resource person for newly hired nurses providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes and debridement as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Lead
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, United States
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure the overall well-being of all patients
- Update and revise patient health care plans as needed
- Educate patients and families about health care plans and options
- Make clinical decisions for routine patient care
- Accurately document and submit medical records
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
TRAVEL NURSE PACU/ STEP DOWN
ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
PHEONIX, AZ
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
LEAD RN
PHEONIX MEDICAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
PHEONIX, AZ
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensuring staff adheres to workplace protocols and procedures
- Assisting nurses in their charge with patient-related questions
- Overseeing the smooth transition from one shift to another
- Acting as a liaison between nurses and management
- Creating and evaluating staffing plans and schedules
- Checking the availability of patient supplies and medications
- Responsible for providing treatment and support to individuals with mental Illness, substance abuse, and other behavioral issues
- Provides assessment and diagnosis, treatment goals, and monitoring of progress
- Provides support for the individual and their family or caregiver
REGISTERED NURSE
OASIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CHANDLER, AZ
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Responsible for providing treatment and support to individuals with mental Illness, substance abuse, and other behavioral issues
- Provides assessment and diagnosis, treatment goals, and monitoring of progress
- Provides support for the individual and their family or caregiver
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Behavioral Health RN Lead
Lapalma Correctional Facility
ELOY, AZ
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with primary care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care for all inmates
- Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates
- Provided emergency first aid care, check and recorded all vital signs
- Overseen special pods of diabetics, mental health and prenatal
- Obtained specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format
- Promoted a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates were treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner
Registered Nurse PACU - Covid Vaccination/Testing (Travel)
Favorite healthcare Staffing
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Measured and documented patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Assisted patients with getting vaccinated for Covid
- Assisted with patient testing for Covid
- Evaluate patient post Covid vaccine
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse-PACU
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure the overall well-being of all patients
- Update and revise patient health care plans as needed
- Educate patients and families about health care plans and options
- Make clinical decisions for routine patient care
- Accurately document and submit medical records
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2026
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Mill creek, UT11.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL06.2018
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Documentation
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Medical record-keeping
- Team building
- Group and individual instruction
- Direct patient care
- Continuous improvement
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written communication
- Task prioritization
- Patient care oversight
- Procedure room preparation
- Interpersonal skills
- Delegation and motivation
Timeline
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Lead
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Ascension Resurrection Hospital
03.2024 - Current
LEAD RN
PHEONIX MEDICAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
06.2023 - 12.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
OASIS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
02.2023 - 05.2023
TRAVEL NURSE PACU/ STEP DOWN
ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 08.2024
Behavioral Health RN Lead
Lapalma Correctional Facility
12.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse PACU - Covid Vaccination/Testing (Travel)
Favorite healthcare Staffing
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse-PACU
Mt. Sinai Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Northwestern College