Nurse
Resume:
KATHY KIRK
***************@*****.*** 405-***-**** Oklahoma City, OK 73160
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
• Patient and family advocacy
• Preventative health
• Intravenous therapy
• Patient Care Planning
• Patient and family education
• Vision screenings
• Appointment Scheduling
• Vaccine administration
• Family Education
• Medication distribution
• Administering immunizations
Disease prevention and intervention
specialist
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• Direct Patient Care
Dec 2020 - Current
NURSE
Cross Country Staffing -
Oklahoma City, OK
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient
information to healthcare staff to help optimize
treatment planning and care delivery.
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Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
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Observed and reported patient condition, progress
and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
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Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing
rapidly changing conditions.
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Nov 2014 - Aug 2020
Nurse
Department Of Veteran Affairs -
Oklahoma City, OK
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease
self-management and wound management.
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Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from
measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
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Educated family members and caregivers on patient
care instructions.
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Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood
pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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Responded to patient requests with appropriate
clinical and personal assistance.
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Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out
successful treatment plans for diverse acute and
chronic conditions.
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Jul 2002 - Sep 2014
Public Health Nurse
Oklahoma City -County Health
Department - Oklahoma City,
OK
Educated community members about
environmentally-related health issues.
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Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
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Met with members of public and local leaders at
various community events and discussed ways to
reduce illness, food contamination, and obesity.
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Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines,
dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
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Conducted needs assessments to determine which
materials and services were warranted for each
individual case.
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Expected in Mar 2021
Associate of Science: Enterprise Development
Rose State College Oklahoma City, OK
Expected in Mar 2021
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And General Studies Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK Jun 1996
Nursing : Nursing
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman Norman, OK EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Practical Nurse -
• Basic Life Support
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