Kerry Hunter Giscombe
Cayman Brac,Cayman Islands
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in perinatal care, updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Dedicated and caring Registered Nurse Midwife with over 20 years of experience caring for patients within medical-surgical and obstetrics hospital setting. Critical thinker delivering comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife, Shift Coordinator
Cayman Islands Health services Authority
Cayman Brac , Cayman Islands
07.2016 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
- Monitored the condition of the fetus, applying effective pain management techniques to facilitate smooth labour.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Committed to equal treatment of women from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
- Applied in-depth knowledge by monitoring state of mother and foetus to limit and manage health complications and provide safe environment during labour.
- Applied knowledge of drugs and pain management while assisting women in labour.
- Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
- Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
- Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
- Aided decision making by providing correct care and service information, health education and parenting advice.
- Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
- Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
- Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Updated files using Cerner electronic health record management systems.
- Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Supervised nursing staff of 20
Registered Nurse Midwife, Nurse Manager
Victoria Jubilee Hospital
Kingston , Jamaica
01.1999 - 06.2016
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Delivered diagnostics, treatments and rehabilitative support services.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
- Provided in-depth education on disease prevention and intervention.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
- Coordinated nursing staff rotas and meetings to achieve consistent coverage.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
UNICAF
Zambia 09.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Jamaica 08.2012 - 12.2014
Certificate - Nursing
Kingston School Of Nursing
Kingston,Jamaica 10.1995 - 10.1998
Certificate - Midwifery
Kingston School of Nursing
Kingston Jamaica 04.2002 - 04.2003
Certificate - Operating Theatre Nursing
Ministry of Health
Jamaica 02.2010 - 02.2011
Nursing Administration - Nursing Administration
Ministry of Health
Kingston Jamaica 03.2008 - 09.2008
Certificate - Venepuncture
Ministry of Health
Kingston Jamaica 03.2005 - 04.2005
Skills
- Caesarean section preparation
- Antenatal and postpartum care
- Organization and planning
- Medication administration
- Patient communication
- Patient education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Clinical record keeping
- IV and venepuncture certified
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
UNICAF
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Midwife, Shift Coordinator
Cayman Islands Health services Authority
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
08.2012 - 12.2014
Certificate - Operating Theatre Nursing
Ministry of Health
02.2010 - 02.2011
Nursing Administration - Nursing Administration
Ministry of Health
03.2008 - 09.2008
Certificate - Venepuncture
Ministry of Health
03.2005 - 04.2005
Certificate - Midwifery
Kingston School of Nursing
04.2002 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse Midwife, Nurse Manager
Victoria Jubilee Hospital
01.1999 - 06.2016
Certificate - Nursing
Kingston School Of Nursing
10.1995 - 10.1998
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