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Navkirn (Karen) McKahan

Roseville,California

Summary

Accomplished and well-respected Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UC Davis Medical Center, excelling in anesthesia recovery and patient assessments. Demonstrated leadership as Chair of the ED Charge Nurse Committee and expertise in emergency care. Known for compassionate patient support and achieving significant improvements in patient outcomes. Skilled in both technical and emotional aspects of nursing care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

UC Davis Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
  • Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Patient population include pediatric to geriatric, including the maternity population. All require surgeries or procedural intervention in multi-specialties with acuity levels ranging from healthy to elective and/or emergent, to critical and/or end-of-life.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

UC Davis Medical Center
07.2006 - 01.2023
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
  • Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
  • Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
  • Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
  • Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated with latest in emergency nursing practices.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by delivering prompt and accurate care in life-threatening situations.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

UC Davis Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2006
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients
  • Developed nursing care plans
  • Worked with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated compassion and professionalism when addressing the unique emotional needs of pediatric patients, fostering an environment that promoted healing and recovery.
  • Learned to pritorize patient care and tasks

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2004

Skills

  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Current member of PACU Unit Based Practice Council
  • Served as Chair and Co-Chair of ED Charge Nurse Committee
  • Served on ED Triage Committee
  • Served on ED Critical Care Team
  • Served as an instructor for ED Skills Day
  • Served as a new Grad Preceptor on multiple occasions
  • Served as a California State University Clinical Instructor

Certification

  • California State Nursing License
  • UC Davis Health CPR
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Member of American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

UC Davis Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

UC Davis Medical Center
07.2006 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

UC Davis Medical Center
07.2004 - 06.2006

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Sacramento

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