Karrie Rakers

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Aviston, Il **216

abjszz@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 618-***-**** Cell: 618-***-****

Objective:

Dedicated registered nurse with eight years of experience in the acute care

clinical field looking to obtain a position in an active and challenging

environment using my knowledge to educate others.

Personal Profile:

Motivated and self-starter, able to work in varied environments. Adapts

well to change. Capable of working well with others with little or no

supervision. Communicates therapeutically with clients, families and other

members of the healthcare organization. Great organizational skills.

Education:

Deaconess College of Nursing, Saint Louis, Mo

RN-BSN program May 2002

Professional Experience:

May 2002-Present

Registered Nurse, Forest Park Hospital Saint Louis, Mo

2010-Present - Nursing House Supervisor (in orientation)

Assess daily staffing needs. Communicate efficiently with staff

members and members of management. Good supervisory and leadership

skills. Great ability to understand the needs and concerns of

patients. Educate healthcare professionals on hospital policies.

2004-Present - Float Pool Nurse

Assume various floor assignments. Provide direct nursing care, assume

responsibility for assessment, planning and implementing health care

needs of assigned patients. Document all patient care, medications and

interventions taken in a clear, concise manner for inclusion in the

patient medical record. Use critical thinking and assessment skills to

properly care for patients. Act as a liaison between physicians, the

patient and their family members. Remain calm and professional

throughout critical incidents. Assist doctors with bedside procedures.

Educate patients and family members about their disease process.

2006-2010 - Admission Nurse

Work independently to provide the initial assessment on patients

admitted to the hospital. Complete the admission assessment and all

the associated paperwork, including the medication reconciliation,

education sheet and core measures forms. Ensure timely completion of

admission assessments. Demonstrate active listening skills and assess

patients comfort needs. Trouble shoot and assist with reporting issues

as it relates to the admission process.

2002-2004 - Registered Nurse Oncology Floor

Work as the charge nurse on a regular basis. Responsible for a twenty

four bed oncology unit. Handle the queries and complaints of patients

and their families and look for resolution. Evaluate staffing

requirements including floor assignments. Provide teaching to recently

diagnosed cancer patients as well as their family members. Act as a

preceptor to newly employed nurses and student nurses.

February 2000 - May 2002

Student Nurse, Forest Park Hospital, Saint Louis, MO

2000-2002 - Student Nurse Oncology Floor

Obtain specimens, weights, vital signs and accuchecks on patients.

Answer call lights to determine patient's needs. Assist patients with

activities of daily living. Responsible for accurate documentation of

the duties performed within the shift.

Licensure and Certification:

Nursing License, State of Missouri - active

American Heart Association Health Care Provider, CPR current

American Heart Association Health Care Provider, ACLS current

Certified Organ Donor Requestor with Mid-America Transplant Services

Further Education:

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Nonviolent Crisis Intervention current

Federal Emergency Management Agency

IS 100 Introduction to Incident Command

IS 200 Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations

IS 700 Introduction to National Incident Management System

IS 800 National Response Framework

References:

Available upon request

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