Kourtney Nacker
Lockport
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, excelling in staff training and patient care management. Proven track record in clinical leadership and infection control, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Adept at performance evaluation and mentorship, driving quality improvements in nursing practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment used in the Nursing Department.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
Registered Nurse
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
Lockport
01.2018 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Infection Preventionist
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
Lockport
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
- Determined cause and risk factors or mode of transmission by investigating parasites or diseases.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
- Conducted surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic resistance patterns.
- Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
- Responded to suspected or confirmed cases of communicable diseases within the facility setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL12-2017
Skills
- Staff training
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Performance evaluation
- Patient care management
- Mentorship
- Team collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
03.2023 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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