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Jennifer Kirk

Louisville

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with proven leadership as a relief charge nurse at Norton Healthcare. Skilled in chemotherapy administration and advanced cardiac life support, I excel in critical thinking and patient advocacy, enhancing satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Committed to ongoing professional development and improving the patient experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Norton Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient documentation and communication.
  • Engaged in ongoing training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base, and assisted in training new nurses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills while filling the role of relief charge nurse.

Student Nurse Apprentice

Norton Healthcare
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and care planning.
  • Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Developed critical thinking skills through active participation in team huddles, case conferences, and debriefings after complex cases or incidents.

Patient Care Associate

Norton Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2019
  • Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Delivered compassionate assistance with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
12-2025

Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
12-2019

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership as relief charge nurse
  • Medication and IV administration, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Precepting

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Norton Healthcare
02.2020 - Current

Student Nurse Apprentice

Norton Healthcare
01.2019 - 02.2020

Patient Care Associate

Norton Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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