Tina M. Kammerer
Cold Spring
Summary
To obtain a RN position that will expand my nursing education, skills and knowledge and utilize it to provide clinical advice, and provide assistance
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
US VETERANS’ HEATH ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
11.2023 - Current
- Charge nurse on rehabilitation/LTC/Hospice unit
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, implementing timely interventions to enhance care quality.
- Provides nursing care to patients requiring short term care for rehabilitation, wound care, IV antibiotic therapy or end of life care and long-term care post hospitalization.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Developed and implemented plan of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans addressing individual needs.
- Advocated for veterans' healthcare rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services within the facility.
- Maintain patient records on CPRS.
Registered Nurse
ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, ACUTE CARE FLOAT POOL
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Travel to all St. Elizabeth inpatient campuses and provide care involving cardiac monitoring, medical surgical, and emergency room patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Administer medication and maintain cardiac drips.
- Developed and implemented plan of care.
- Assess need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted lab tests.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, TCU, 6D
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Fast paced unit involving cardiac monitoring and medical surgical patients.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, implementing timely interventions to enhance care quality.
- Assess patients and document on their medical histories.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Developed and implemented plan of care.
- Assess need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted lab tests.
- Instructed patients and family members on discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and clinical procedures, enhancing team performance.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT/NURSE EXTERN
ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, TCU, 6D
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide excellent daily care to patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintain patient safety by setting bed and chair alarms.
PARALEGAL
GERNER & KEARNS
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, motions, and correspondence for accuracy.
- Filed documents via ECF for districts in KY, OH, IN and MI.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and summarizing key case points effectively.
- File review for court hearings
- Coordinate calendars for multiple attorneys.
- Update clients on status of files via email or client website
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and experts to facilitate information flow during cases.
BANKRUPTCY TEAM LEAD
NIELSON & SHERRY
02.2008 - 05.2016
- Responsible for monitoring my team member’s attendance and production.
- Prepared and filed bankruptcy petitions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and timelines.
- Conducted thorough research on case law and statutes to support client claims effectively.
- Managed case files and documentation, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality throughout processes.
- Responsible for all Kentucky ECF filings
- Provided monthly status spreadsheets to clients
- Prepared and processed Collection and Replevin files
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - undefined
12.2020
Associate Degree of Nursing - undefined
05.2019
- Awarded Academic Achievement Award for highest GPA 3.57
- GPA: 3.57
Associates in Applied Science - Human Services
05.2017
- Dean’s List-Term Fall 2013 through Spring 2017
- GPA: 3.7
Skills
- Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities and detail oriented Ability to aid and support within in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- BLS and ACLS American Heart Association for the CPR and AED Program
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse June 2022
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Wound care
Patient monitoring
Intravenous therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Family education
Collecting vitals
Lab result interpretation
Medication distribution
EMR systems
Emergency response
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
ADL assistance
Chronic disease management
Diabetes and nutrition education
Emergency procedures
Treatment Planning
Emergency care
Case management
Long-term care
Hospice and palliative care
Medical recordkeeping
Certification
- Kentucky Board of Nursing, License No. 1162870, KY, issued 6/6/2019, expires 10/31/26
- Compact license, multi-state privileges, accepted in Ohio
Timeline
Registered Nurse - US VETERANS’ HEATH ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, ACUTE CARE FLOAT POOL
02.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, TCU, 6D
06.2019 - 02.2022
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT/NURSE EXTERN - ST. ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, TCU, 6D
07.2017 - 06.2019
PARALEGAL - GERNER & KEARNS
05.2016 - 07.2017
BANKRUPTCY TEAM LEAD - NIELSON & SHERRY
02.2008 - 05.2016
Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor of Science Nursing,
Gateway Community and Technical College - Associate Degree of Nursing,
Gateway Community and Technical College - Associates in Applied Science, Human Services
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