Meredith Kline
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Diligent and compassionate nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments for approximately 50 employees.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine chart audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Acute Care RN/Team Leader
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Contributed to culture of safety by actively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective measures to prevent future incidents or quality concerns.
- Strengthened collaboration between nurses and physicians by actively participating in multidisciplinary rounds focusing on development of personalized treatment plans for each patient's unique needs.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses, including STEMI, stroke, trauma, and sepsis.
- Promoted positive work environment by mentoring new nurses and serving as resource for clinical knowledge and expertise via precepting.
Nurse Clinical Manager
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Partnered with executive leadership to align clinical goals with organizational objectives for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Supported successful Joint Commission accreditation surveys through diligent preparation activities including policy review/update exercises and mock survey events.
Emergency RN/Relief Charge Nurse
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
EMT-B
American Medical Response
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Ensured timely decision-making under pressure during challenging rescue operations.
- Maintained optimal ambulance readiness by regularly inspecting vehicles for cleanliness, functionality, and proper stock levels.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2018
Associate of Science - Biology
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA03.2014
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Response
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Supervision, coaching, and mentoring
Certification
- RN License - 2020-present
- Basic Life Support - BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life support - PALS
- Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC
- TNCC Instructor
- CEN - in progress
- NIHSS stroke certified
- FEMA ICS: 100, 200, 700, 800
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee 2022
- Vituity Nurse of the Year award winner 2023
Affiliations
- Emergency Nursing Association (ENA)
- American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses (AAA)CN
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Acute Care RN/Team Leader
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Clinical Manager
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Emergency RN/Relief Charge Nurse
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2021
EMT-B
American Medical Response
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Science - Biology
Mt San Antonio College
- RN License - 2020-present
- Basic Life Support - BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life support - PALS
- Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC
- TNCC Instructor
- CEN - in progress
- NIHSS stroke certified
- FEMA ICS: 100, 200, 700, 800
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