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Kaitlyn Harms

Springfield

Summary

Dynamic charge nurse with strong leadership skills in trauma and burn ICU settings. Expertise in patient-centered care, rapid response situations, and mentoring new nurses. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Trauma/Burn ICU

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
02.2024 - Current
  • Led nursing team as charge nurse, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.

Registered Nurse, Transplant/Urology Med/Surg

Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
10.2014 - 02.2024
  • Led nursing team as charge nurse, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
  • Monitored and assessed the health status of post-operative renal transplant patients, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
  • Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety and comfort.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Culver-Stockton College/Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
  • Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) certification
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
  • Insertion of ultrasound guided IVs
  • Charge Nurse
  • Member of code and rapid response team

Timeline

Registered Nurse Trauma/Burn ICU

Springfield Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Transplant/Urology Med/Surg

Springfield Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Culver-Stockton College/Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Kaitlyn Harms