Kathy Sharkey
Kansas City
Summary
Healthcare professional dedicated to delivering comprehensive patient care through effective assessment, medication administration, and infection control. Strong collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and adherence to safety protocols. Committed to mentoring and fostering a supportive environment for nursing students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kindred Hospital
Full-time (38-40 hours)
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of patients, utilizing a multi-disciplinary plan of care.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Mentor nursing students in clinical skills and best practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Registered Nurse (RN)
North Kansas City Hospital
Full-time (38-40 hours)
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided patient care in a busy 66-bed Orthopedic unit.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care
- Coordinated the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of trauma and surgical patients, utilizing a multi-disciplinary plan of care.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Liberty Hospital
Full-time (38-40 hours)
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated and provided patient care on the Med Surg/Tele unit serving COPD, CKD, COVID, and CHF patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Ensured 100% accuracy when documenting assessments, procedures, patient condition, and the administration of medications
Registered Nurse (RN)
Centerpoint Medical Center
Full-time (38-40 hours)
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated and provided patient care in the ICU serving level 2 trauma, stroke, STEMI, COPD, DKA, open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
Education
Associates degree -
Penn Valley Community College School of Nursing
Kansas City, MO12-2021
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, expires 12/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, expires 08/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Kindred Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
North Kansas City Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Liberty Hospital
09.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Centerpoint Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Associates degree -
Penn Valley Community College School of Nursing