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Kara Dexter

Gilman

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care, patient safety, and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare / UCM Ingalls Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Riverside Healthcare
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.

Education

Nursing

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Wound care
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

BLS certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare / UCM Ingalls Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Riverside Healthcare
06.2021 - 07.2022

Nursing

Olivet Nazarene University

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