Rebecca Kane
Yukon,OK
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 6 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Integris Southwest Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- High traffic Emergency Department- known as being the busiest ER in the state of Oklahoma
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of emergency nursing care delivery within the department.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St John Medical Center CVICU
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported cardiac surgeons performing CABG, OPCAB and valve replacement surgeries for adult patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hillcrest Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
- 37 bed emergency department in downtown Tulsa, OK
- DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level 1 Burn Center (Alexander Burn Center)
- COVID surge experience
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AAIC Infusion Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Performing chemotherapy infusions, antibiotic infusions, steroid infusions, electrolyte infusions, and vitamin infusions
- Retrieving and reviewing pertinent lab values and drug information
- Educating patients, families, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals
- Providing patient care, patient assessments, and starting intravenous access.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Emergency Department/ Nurse Intern
Northwest Medical Center
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Documentation and gathering of vital signs, placement of oxygen saturation, patient cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Providing patient care, patient assessments, inserting foley catheters, and starting intravenous access in a timely and efficient manner
- Collecting of 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
- Conducting assessments and the basic management of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and/or physician
- Designated roles within codes, traumas, and strokes
- Strong communication skills, the ability to prioritize and make decisions under pressure and in hazardous conditions, and quick attainment of medical training knowledge.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency care, pediatrics, and surgery.
- Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Muskogee, OK12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR06.2020
High School Diploma -
Blue Eye High School
Blue Eye, MO01.2014
Skills
- Ultrasound Vascular Access
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Burn Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Trauma Nursing
- Emergency Triage
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Stress Management
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Student Precepting
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- ABLS Certification with the American Burn Association
- ACLS Certification with the American Heart Association
- BLS Certification with the American Heart Association
- PALS Certification with the American Heart Association
- TNCC Certification- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Ultrasound IV Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Integris Southwest Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension St John Medical Center CVICU
01.2023 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hillcrest Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
AAIC Infusion Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
Emergency Department/ Nurse Intern
Northwest Medical Center
04.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Blue Eye High School
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