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Kerri-Ann Phipps

Career Objective-

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Education-

Columbia Southern University

MBA (Major in Healthcare Management) Expected March 2022

Purdue University Global, United States

Bachelor of Science in Nursing February 2018

Cum Laude

University Hospital of the West Indies School of Midwifery

Certification in Midwifery December 2009

University of the West Indies School of Nursing Education-

Registered General Nurse Diploma April 2005

Professional Highlights-

University of Virginia Health Systems November 2021-present

Post Kidney Transplant Care Coordinator

Monitors patients post kidney transplant

Provides ongoing education and referrals for patients who have had

kidney transplant.

Reinforces post-surgery education and provides clinical support for patients

and their families

Works in collaboration with the transplant nephrologists and transplant surgeon.

Assumes responsibility to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of health care services from the point of transplantation and throughout the transplant maintenance phase.

Collaborates with the team to organize health care needs and services.

Analyze and records data accurately in the health care records.

Maintains compliance with applicable state, federal and United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) regulations including the submission of patient and transplant update forms.

Collects relevant clinical data using a systematic and continuous process. Interprets tests and procedures based on established evidence-based standard of care.

Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment. Completes documentation of interventions. Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care and communicates plan of care with family, patient and transplant team members.

Prioritizes nursing interventions based upon assessment. Identifies changes in condition as evidenced by assessment, labs, x-rays, ultrasound and other investigations. Reports changes and takes follow-up action as appropriate.

Evaluates effectiveness of planned strategies in relation to the patient's attainment of expected outcomes. Uses ongoing assessment data to revise the plan of care and expected outcomes. Documents interventions and modifications to plan of care.

Participates in Quality assurance and performance improvement activities as directed.

Identifies, investigates, reports, health care associated infections among patients and personnel

through ongoing surveillance.

Monitors patients blood work and collaborate with team members about how to treat infectious

And communicable diseases

Assists with administering immunizations against communicable diseases and maintaining proper documentation

Coordinating home surveillance monitoring for patients infected with COVID 19

Monitoring blood work for infections such as cytomegalovirus and BK virus and coordinating appropriate treatment.

Western State Hospital April 2021 -present

Provides care to patient population with varying mental illnesses

Provide care according to established treatment plan

Administer medications as prescribed

Assess patients and observe for changes in mental status

Delegate aspects of patient care according to level of staff

Keep environment clean and safe

Update staff and patient assignment sheets

Update computerized staffing census

Communicate with all members of the healthcare team

Work in charge of unit ensuring continuity of care

Clinical Preceptor- January 2017-March 2021

Educates new staff about policies and procedures governing patient care and provide ongoing supervision, support and guidance during orientation and probationary period of employment

Evaluates new staff and students learning objectives

Utilizes appropriate teaching method to aid new staff or students to meet objectives

Demonstrates attitudes and qualities consistent with leadership and ethics in healthcare

Provides ongoing and final evaluations of staff or student performance

Quality and Risk Registered Nurse – March 2015-March 2021

Ensures that the policies and procedures are adhered to, in order to maintain a safe environment

Assist with devising strategies to decrease safety events, such as falls, medication errors and infection

Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to provide ongoing education for staff and patients

Participate in quality improvement projects

Reporting of safety events in the appropriate systems

Participate in staff education, related to new projects related to patient and environmental safety

Participate in preparing for accreditation of organization

Educating staff about importance of reporting near misses and sentinel events

Clinical Transplant Coordinator-January 2015 – March 2021

Plans and coordinates hospital transplant services for potential donors and recipients

Provides education, feedback, assessment and evaluation of potential donors and recipients

Communicates with donors, patients, and health team members to ensure comprehensive documentation, including informed consent of potential organ donor and transplant recipient, equitable access to transplantation system, and access to treatment alternatives.

Analyzes medical data of potential organ donors and transplant recipients from medical and social records, physical examination.

Consultation with health team members to perform preliminary physical assessment and screen potential recipients and donors.

Schedules recipient and donor laboratory tests to determine histocompatibility of blood or tissue of recipient and donor.

Compares collected data to normal values.

Correlates and summarizes laboratory reports, x rays, and other investigations, to assist the physician to determine medical suitability of procedure, to identify potential complicating factors, and to evaluate recipient and donor compatibility

Utilizes referrals to assists clients to access medical, surgical or preventative care.

Provides follow up and support for client throughout the process

Maintain accurate and complete records all interventions

Bermuda Hospitals Board, Bermuda

Dialysis Nurse-September 2013 -March 2021

Provides care to patients with end stage renal disease in a dialysis unit consisting of 22 dialysis machines.

Provides continuous education to patients with pre-existing medical conditions which could contribute to renal failure

Continuous monitoring of patients while on dialysis machine

Provides care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure

Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish

Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information

Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members Secures blood works

Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed

Maintains medical inventory

Provides pre- and post- procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit

Bermuda Hospitals Board, Bermuda

Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit- January 2012-September 2013

Managed all aspects of clinical oversight for 32-bed inpatient unit. Planned for and provided nursing care to patients with various medical conditions including but not limited to cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, psychiatric disorders, endocrine diseases, respiratory diseases.

Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds

Management of patient assignment on medical-surgical unit

Provided discharge education

Reported communicable diseases to public health department

Collaborated with different members of health care team

Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital, Cayman Islands. March 2011-December2011

Registered Midwife/Registered Nurse-

Monitoring and examining women during pregnancy

Developing, assessing and evaluating individual programs of care

Providing full antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital, community and the home

Identifying high risk pregnancies and making referrals to doctors and other medical specialists

Arranging and providing parenting and health education

Providing counselling and advice before and after screening and tests

Offering support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death

Supervising and assisting mothers in labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management

Giving support and advice on the daily care of the baby, including breastfeeding, bathing and making up feeds

Liaising with agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care

University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica, Labor and Delivery February 2008-February 2011

Monitoring and examining women during pregnancy

Developing, assessing and evaluating individual programs of care

Providing full antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital, community and the home

Identifying high risk pregnancies and making referrals to doctors and other medical specialists

Arranging and providing parenting and health education

Providing counselling and advice before and after screening and tests

Offering support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death

Supervising and assisting mothers in labor, monitoring the condition of the fetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management

Giving support and advice on the daily care of the baby, including breastfeeding, bathing and making up feeds

University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica, Dialysis Unit November 2006-January 2008

Dialysis Nurse-

Responsible for patients in acute and end stage kidney failure, while providing education about diet, fluid intake and medication compliance.

University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica, Medical Surgical Unit June 2005-November 2006

Registered Nurse -

Responsible for patients with various disease processes providing ongoing assessment and interventions as necessary.

Provided care for terminally ill patients and assisting relatives throughout the grieving process.

Technical Skills-

Microsoft Office Suites

Planning

Public Speaking

Electronic health Records documentation (Cerner and Epic)

Professional Organizations-

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Virginia Nurses Association (VNA)

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)

North American Transplant Coordinators Organization (NATCO)

American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)

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