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Kinney RN
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Summary
Healthcare professional with 15 years of nursing and supervisory/management expe
rience. Solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures and excellent d
irect patient care skills. Reputation as a self-directed professional with super
ior problem solving, communication, and management skills. Successful in managin
g time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of pa
tient care.
Experience
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, Alabama 1997 to 2000
Staff RN in CCU/NICU
Provided clinical care encompassing both acute and chronic medical conditions an
d injuries, admissions, discharge summaries. Performed histories and physical ex
aminations. Treated cases from acute injuries to the common cold. Provided care
and counseling to HIV-positive patients, monitoring health conditions and instru
cting on precautions. Assessed and managed common patient illnesses. Completed a
ll history and physical examinations required to determine donor suitability for
plasmapheresis. Performed initial and follow-up evaluations including history a
nd physical examinations, laboratory and skin test interpretations, and ordering
therapy and drug treatments. Discussed cases with physician and other health pr
ofessionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Counseled patients and t
heir families on health and prevention issues. Educated patients about disease p
revention and health promotion activities. Performed audiometric screening; test
ed pulmonary function and visual acuity, and ordered a variety of blood and urin
e screening exams. Immunized patients from communicable diseases. Supervised onc
ology clinic in a major medical center, including educating patients and assisti
ng with treatments. Exposed to orthopedic, neurological, OB-GYN, and general sur
gical cases. Took patient history, performed physical assessments, and performed
EKGs. Managed multiple system disease cases including hypertension, CAD, CHF, d
iabetes, arthritis, and cancer. Treated and evaluated patients with soft tissue
injuries sustained in automobile and work-related accidents.
Florida Hospital NICU, Orlando, FL 2000 to 2003
Critical Care RN
Received board certification in family practice. Specialized in trauma surgery i
n a combat evacuation hospital. Treated cases from acute injuries to the common
cold. Performed histories and physical examinations. Provided clinical care enco
mpassing both acute and chronic medical conditions and injuries, admissions, dis
charge summaries, and managing the hypertension clinic. Assessed and managed com
mon patient illnesses. Completed all history and physical examinations required
to determine donor suitability for plasmapheresis. Counseled patients and their
families on health and prevention issues. Worked in a cardiac, thoracic, and vas
cular surgery group.
Assessed and managed common patient illnesses
Provided care and counseling to HIV-positive patients, monitoring health condit
ions and instructing on precautions
Immunized patients from communicable diseases
Performed audiometric screening; tested pulmonary function and visual acuity, a
nd ordered a variety of blood and urine screening exams
Worked in a cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery group
Alvarado Hospital, San Diego, CA 2003 to 2008
Critical Care RN in NICU and MICU
Assessed and managed common patient illnesses. Performed histories and physical
examinations. Treated cases from acute injuries to the common cold. Provided car
e and counseling to HIV-positive patients, monitoring health conditions and inst
ructing on precautions. Provided clinical care encompassing both acute and chron
ic medical conditions and injuries, admissions, discharge summaries, and managin
g the hypertension clinic. Completed all history and physical examinations requi
red to determine donor suitability for plasmapheresis. Counseled patients and th
eir families on health and prevention issues. Experienced emergency room physici
an with trauma and urgent care exposure. Consulted with the hospital on developi
ng an occupational medical program and was responsible for researching and devel
oping the initial concept. Co-manager of urgent care/after hours clinic responsi
ble for care and treatment of a wide variety of pediatric, adult, and geriatric
patients in large medical center. Cared for a full spectrum of cases in a family
practice. Assisted various operating surgeons in all specialty areas, and perfo
rmed ward duties when not assisting in surgery. Treated and evaluated patients w
ith soft tissue injuries sustained in automobile and work-related accidents. Too
k patient history, performed physical assessments, and performed EKGs. Managed m
ultiple system disease cases including hypertension, CAD, CHF, diabetes, arthrit
is, and cancer.
Per Diem Critical Care Nursing and Home Health Nursing as well as Management pos
ition outside of the Medical Field, San Diego, CA 2009 All Star Staffing

2010 Telephonic Assessments and Case Manager with Unvita Health Orlando,Florida
.

Education
Bishop State College, Mobile, Alabama 1997
Associate, Nursing RN
Pursued Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Completed 3 years coursework. Obta
ined my ADN degree in nursing, remain ACLS/BCLS certified and have worked in the
Critical Care setting since 1997.
Skills Summary
Management/Administration
Maximizing Productivity and Profits
Multicultural Understanding
Oral Communication
Office Management
Leadership Development
Leadership/Supervision
Problem Solving
Quality and Productivity Improvement
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Skills Summary
Management/Administration/Charge Nursing on critical care settings as needed
Maximizing Productivity and Profits
Multicultural Understanding
Oral Communication
Office Management
Leadership Development
Leadership/Supervision
Problem Solving
Quality and Productivity Improvement
Public Speaking
Public Relations
Project/Budget Management
Project Management
Project Coordination
Planning
Procedure Development/Refinement
Specimen Collection
Confidentiality Assurance
Patient Teaching
Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning
Problem Solving
Psychosocial Assessment
Skin/Venipuncture
Stress EKGs
IV Maintenance
Physical Assessments
Patient & Family Communication
Public Relations
Project/Budget Management
Project Management
Project Coordination
Planning
Procedure Development/Refinement
Specimen Collection
Confidentiality Assurance
Patient Teaching
Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning
Problem Solving
Psychosocial Assessment
Skin/Venipuncture
Stress EKGs
IV Maintenance
Physical Assessments
Patient & Family Communications