Kari Calaway
Longmont
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Denver Health & Hospital, recognized for strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in staff supervision and precepting, fostering a collaborative environment while managing complex patient needs and emergencies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Denver Health & Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Acute care for mothers and newborns during post-partum period.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managing post-partum complications and emergencies.
- Completed newborn admission assessments and 24 hour newborn testing.
- Trained in Level 2 NICU and Pediatric care and assesments.
Registered Nurse
Centennial Peaks Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed intake assessments on psychiatric patients being admitted to psychiatric facility.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- CPI training to reduce risk of injury in physical restraints.
- Evaluation and assessment of alcohol, opiate, and benzodiazepine withdrawal management and medication.
Charge Nurse
Denver Sheriffs Health Services
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Provided nursing care for incarcerated patients in an acute outpatient clinic, infirmary, and specialized cell house setting.
- Responded to medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, treatments, and medications.
Registered Nurse
Bristol Hospice
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided on-call, after hours nursing care for patients in hospice.
- Collaborated with all disciplines to provide for the acute needs of the patient.
- Focused assessments, patient cares plans, medication changes and administration, and end of life education for patients and family members.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, and culturally competent support for families including hospice philosophy understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05-2017
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff supervision
- Precepting
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centennial Peaks Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
Denver Health & Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bristol Hospice
12.2019 - 07.2021
Charge Nurse
Denver Sheriffs Health Services
10.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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