Rhonda Kilfoy
Waukesha,USA
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerus Holdings
05.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Aurora Health Care
04.2020 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Travel Nurse in Cardiac Catherization Laboratory and Interventional Radiology combined labs
One Staff Medical
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
Deputy Coroner Medical Examiner
Waukesha County
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted with crime scene investigation and pathologic autopsies as needed
- Worked closely with law enforcement, describing environment and condition of deceased member
- Gathering of health information and performing detailed description of scene with narrative and photography
- Transport of deceased to medical examiner office as needed
Interventional Nursing Supervisor
ProHealth Care
10.2013 - 07.2019
- Work as supervisor for nursing in interventional radiology and cardiac catherization laboratory
- Twenty-two direct report registered nurse
- Guides day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, and patient safety
- Works closely with leadership to improve teamwork, optimal patient outcomes, and staff retention
- Coordination of both chest pain and cardiac catherization laboratory accreditation through ACC
Emergency Department Nurse
ProHealth Care
01.1996 - 12.2013
- Work as charge nurse in a busy emergency department taking care of patients of all ages and acuity
- Determine staffing plans and help coordinate daily activities
- Effective and strong communication amongst multiple disciplinarians including community EMS, fire department, social service departments, and law enforcement
Registered Nurse
Beverly Enterprise
01.1995 - 12.1996
- Work as a charge nurse in long-term care, providing medications, treatment plans, and assisting with activities of daily living
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Executive
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois12-2020
Bachelor in Science and Nursing -
Concordia University
Mequon, Wisconsin05.2018
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse
St. Clare's School of Nursing
St. John's, NL06.1994
High School - Grade 12
Marystown Central High School
Marystown, NL06.1991
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Emergency triage
- Critical thinking
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Acute care expertise
- EMR / EHR
Credentials
MSN, RN, BSN
Certification
- Wisconsin Nursing License, 120194, 02/26
- ACLS, 04/25
- BLS, 04/25
- PALS 06/25
Workaddress
725 American Ave., Waukesha, WI, 53188
Professionalhonors
- BSN 2018 Cum Laude
- Chamberlain University, Master's Degree in Nurse Executive Specialty Track, 12/20
- Chair of Shared Governance, ProHealth Care, 2012 - 2014
- Nurse Peer Review, ProHealth Care, 2010 - 2016
- Safety Reporting Team, ProHealth Care, 2016 - 2019
- Mission assignment in Haiti, post earthquake, assisting with clinics, well-being checks, and administration of medications, 2010
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerus Holdings
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aurora Health Care
04.2020 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse in Cardiac Catherization Laboratory and Interventional Radiology combined labs
One Staff Medical
11.2019 - 04.2020
Deputy Coroner Medical Examiner
Waukesha County
01.2017 - 12.2019
Interventional Nursing Supervisor
ProHealth Care
10.2013 - 07.2019
Emergency Department Nurse
ProHealth Care
01.1996 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Beverly Enterprise
01.1995 - 12.1996
Bachelor in Science and Nursing -
Concordia University
Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse
St. Clare's School of Nursing
High School - Grade 12
Marystown Central High School
- Wisconsin Nursing License, 120194, 02/26
- ACLS, 04/25
- BLS, 04/25
- PALS 06/25
Master of Science - Nursing Executive
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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