Tina Kerns
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
TRS
12.2021 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
BSA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
MDS Coordinator
Kansas Soldiers Home
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southwest Medical Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
MDS Coordinator
Kansas Soldiers Home
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Implemented clinical system requirements, including data release formats, delivery schedules and testing protocols to confer with end users.
- Managed user access, including activating and deactivating accounts, upholding strict security standards in all areas.
- Supported upgrades and migration of databases by completing user acceptance tests.
Registered Nurse
St Cathrines hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
CNA
1981
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS05.2017
High School Diploma -
Chase County Junior Senior High School
Cottonwood Falls, KS05.1999
Skills
- Patient Management
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Intake and discharge
- Epic EHR Management
- Medical assessment
- Patient care planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient Rapport
- Patient Admission
- Patient and Family Education
- IV Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
TRS
12.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
BSA
09.2021 - 12.2021
MDS Coordinator
Kansas Soldiers Home
04.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southwest Medical Clinic
10.2019 - 10.2020
MDS Coordinator
Kansas Soldiers Home
11.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
St Cathrines hospital
07.2017 - 02.2018
CNA
1981
08.2010 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dodge City Community College
High School Diploma -
Chase County Junior Senior High School
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