Kortney Meuschke
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Registered Nurse with 6 years experience with a focus on Neurology, Endocrinology/Diabetes care, and Pulmonology. Experienced with managing nursing teams and overseeing patient care. Utilizes leadership and clinical expertise to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Track record of maintaining high standards in patient safety and quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Core Charge Nurse, 6 Henson
Children’s Mercy
12.2021 - Current
- Works closely with Nursing Department Director and Hospital Shift Supervisor to provide staff with resources necessary for safe, high quality patient and family care during scheduled shifts on 25 bed unit
- Provides leadership for effective problem solving, communication, and collaboration between members of the healthcare team to achieve common goal of safe, high quality patient care
- Complete bi-annual evaluations on staff performance
Relief Charge Nurse, 6 Henson
Children’s Mercy
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with attentive listening, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
Staff Nurse, 6 Henson
Children’s Mercy
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Promotes optimal patient outcomes through utilization of the nursing process to develop and implement safe, comprehensive, and age-appropriate plan of care
- Deliver family-centered care to children with variety of diagnoses
- Advocate for needs of patients and families during hospitalization
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-2018
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Calm and composed
- Patient advocacy
- Duty delegation
- Performance evaluations
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Basic Life Support - RQI (BLS)
Professional Leadership
6 Henson SORE Team
Member Dec 2020-Present
- Assess for pressure injuries and the need for additional interventions to assist in the prevention of pressure injuries and maintenance of skin integrity in our patients
- Educate staff members on resources available to treat and prevent pressure injuries on the unit
6 Henson Unit Council
Member July 2019-Present
- Participant in shared governance
- Discuss, suggest, and implement changes to improve patient care, safety, and the unit’s working environment
6 Henson Retention and Recruitment Committee
Member August 2024-Present
- Assist in coordinating events on the unit and outside of work to increase staff morale
Timeline
Core Charge Nurse, 6 Henson
Children’s Mercy
12.2021 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse, 6 Henson
Children’s Mercy
08.2020 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse, 6 Henson
Children’s Mercy
07.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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