Care Unit Intensive

DEBORAH L. KEARNS, MSN, RN, CPN

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EXPERIENCE:

New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Weill New York, NY

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse January 2013-present

-Assess and provide family-centered care for 1-3 critical pediatric patients across a diverse population (on a 23 bedded Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) with medical and surgical conditions, including congenital heart defects, neurosurgery, general pediatric surgery, respiratory illnesses, hematology, and oncology

-Provision of nursing care to patients requiring non-invasive to invasive respiratory support

-Skills include but are not limited to: care of intubated/ventilator-assisted patients and tracheostomies, IV access/therapy/drip titration, arterial and central venous pressure monitoring, ETCO2 monitoring, central line care, respiratory ventilation/suctioning, monitoring of sedation, care of drains (JP, penrose, EVD, chest tubes), management of NGT (including insertion)/NDT/Gtube/Jtube, ABG monitoring and interpretation, EKG interpretation, intracranial pressure monitoring, defibrillation/cardioversion, and cardiac arrest/CPR

-Act as a preceptor to new and experienced nurses during the orientation process

Cardio-thoracic Critical Care Senior Staff Nurse October 2005-March 2010

August 2010-January 2013

-Assessed and provided care for 4-5 cardio-thoracic step-down patients on a 33 bedded unit: including performing and monitoring vital signs, wound status, intake and output, ambulation of patients, administration of medications, and patient education

-Proficient in telemetry monitoring interpretation, arterial and central lines, chest tubes, use of external pacemakers, defibrillation/cardioversion, and care of LVAD patients

-Proficient in role as charge nurse and preceptor

Cross Country Travcorps

Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, California

Telemetry Float Travel RN (8 weeks) June 21-August 14, 2010

-Assessed and provided care for 3-5 patients requiring telemetry monitoring: including monitoring vital signs, intake and output, wound status, ambulating patients, patient education and the administration of medications

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Whittier, California

Telemetry Observation Travel RN (13 weeks) March 22-June15, 2010

-Assessed and provided care for up to 5 observation patients on telemetry monitoring: including monitoring vital signs, intake and output, wound status, ambulating patients, patient education, and the administration of medications

Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY

Orthopedic step-down per diem nurse November 2006-July 2007

-Assessed and provided care for 2-3 surgical orthopedic patients with cardiac history: including hourly vital signs, telemetry monitoring, wound care, assisting with ambulation/mobility, intake and output, and administration of medications

Sunshine Physical Therapy/Commack High School Commack, NY

Certified Athletic Trainer August 2000-June 2002

-Assisted patients with rehabilitation techniques, including use of Biodex System for strengthening and testing

-Provided high school coverage of practices and games; responsible for immediate care, prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses, and administrative duties.

EDUCATION:

University of Phoenix

Master of Science in Nursing

2016

Farmingdale State University

Associate Degree in Nursing

2003-2005

Kean University

Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education/Athletic Training

1997-2000

LICENSURE:

-New York State Education Department; Registered Nurse

CERTIFICATIONS:

-Certified Pediatric Nurse

-American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS for healthcare providers

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Nurses Association

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