Kamryn Herman
Hixson
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and care coordination. Proven track record in delivering quality care and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Demonstrates leadership and compassion in all professional interactions.
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use effectively.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing equipment and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, providing compassionate support and information.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered intravenous medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Supervised nursing staff in daily operations and patient care activities.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently and effectively.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
- Supervised nursing staff in a charge nurse role to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients on renal health management and dietary guidelines for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for kidney disease patients.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in rapidly changing situations, ensuring appropriate interventions to protect patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL04.2023
Skills
- Educating patients effectively
- Proficient in electronic medical records
- Medication delivery
- Infection prevention
- Strategic treatment planning
- Care coordination
- Catheter insertion and care
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective problem resolution
- Wound care
- IV administration and oversight
- Nursing staff leadership
- TPN administration
- Blood product administration
- NG tube initiation and management
Accomplishments
- Daisy award nominee
- Certificate of Excellence in Women's Health award at JSU
- Charge Nurse
Affiliations
- Yoga
- Flautist
- Dog lover
- Baker
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University