Kira Hewlett
Round Lake
Summary
Motivated and highly productive student nurse professional who is a current nurse's aid and is aiming to leverage experience in various clinical and acute care settings to help further my nursing career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
2024.01 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Student Nurse Cardiac ICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2022.08 - 2023.12
- Administering critical patient care, continuous monitoring of vital signs and telemetry.
- Working with central lines, arterial lines, ventilated patients, and cardiac devices; such as balloon pumps and impella.
- Administering medications via oral, gastrostomy tube, IV, intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collecting and monitoring critical lab values with collaboration with the doctors.
- Caring for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Changing out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Patient Care Technician, ER
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
2022.04 - 2023.10
- Working with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responding to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collecting basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Receiving direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient care.
- Assessing extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Patient Care Technician, Rehab
Northwestern Woodstock Hospital
2018.01 - 2022.04
- Performed all necessary and requested patient care procedures, including monitoring vital signs, and other fundamental care actions.
- Provided ongoing medical support of patients to nursing staff, specialized doctors, and therapy teams / Response promptly ad effectively to emergency cases to stabilize patients
- Provided emotional support, physical assistance, and encouragement for patients on their road to rehabilitation
- Removal of IV's and Foley Catheters / Preform bladder scans
Patient Care Technician
Quality Home Health Care
2016.07 - 2017.04
- Assisting patients with daily personal, medical, and household needs
- Maintaining a safe environment free of hazards
- Providing companionship / Care for individuals with developmental delays
Patient Care Technician, Med Surg
Good Shepherd
2015.09 - 2016.07
- Pre-op and Post-op care / Maintaining precautions set by providers Preforming 12-lead EKG's / Maintaining safe care for patients with altered mental status / Ability to preform and prioritize care in a fast pace environment
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients
- Reported abnormal vital signs promptly / Ability to remove Foley's, IV's, and preform Bladder scans
Education
Bachelors of Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, Ilundefined
Mchenry County Community College
Crystal Lake, ILCertified Nursing Assistant - undefined
College of Lake County Tech Program
Grayslake, ILSkills
- Medical Triage
- De-escalation of Agitated Patient
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Vitals Collection
- Prioritizing Patients
- Message Delivery
- Performing EKGs
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
2024.01 - Current
Student Nurse Cardiac ICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2022.08 - 2023.12
Patient Care Technician, ER
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
2022.04 - 2023.10
Patient Care Technician, Rehab
Northwestern Woodstock Hospital
2018.01 - 2022.04
Patient Care Technician
Quality Home Health Care
2016.07 - 2017.04
Patient Care Technician, Med Surg
Good Shepherd
2015.09 - 2016.07
Bachelors of Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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Mchenry County Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
College of Lake County Tech Program
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