Linda Kohles
Wayne
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 23 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joesph's Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Manager of Clinical Practice
Visiting Health Services
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Supervised team of twelve Registered Nurses.
- Boosted staff morale by offering constructive feedback and specific direction.
- Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
- Provided outstanding support to entire staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
Hospice Case Manager
Valley Home Care
03.2012 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chilton Hospital
10.2006 - 03.2012
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2006
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency triage
- Problem-solving abilities
- Basic life support
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joesph's Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Manager of Clinical Practice
Visiting Health Services
12.2018 - 02.2021
Hospice Case Manager
Valley Home Care
03.2012 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chilton Hospital
10.2006 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hackensack University Medical Center
08.2001 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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