KOURTNEY PALMER
Westminster
Summary
Acute Care Nurse with 6 years of medical surgical and float pool background. Currently with 1 year of travel nurse experience and 1 year of internal travel experience within UC Health . Treats patients in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment using extensive medication protocols and therapies. Offers direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on application of scientific nursing principles. Leads system change to promote health outcomes, system efficacy and healthy work environment through evidence-based practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Enterprise
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Float pool nurse that worked in 13 different areas including but not limited to; Inpatient Emergency Department, Orthopedics, Transitional Units, Oncology, Rehab and General Surgical.
- Enterprise RN that floated to four other locations including but not limited to; Longmont Peak Hospital, Broomfield Hospital and Highlands Hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Relife charge experience on a variety of different units
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic acute care settings.
Registered Nurse
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed patients recovering from Gastrointestinal and Renal related ailments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit with up to 6:1 ratio.
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Medical Surgical Nurse at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Relief Charge Nurse on 30 bed Trauma surgical unit who oversaw patient, staff and physician concerns.
- Established staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO2017
Associates of General Studies -
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO2015
Skills
- Trained in culturally competent and diverse care
- Expert in various disease processes including but not limited to: diabetes, cancer and stroke
- Specialized Nursing related to gun shot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, Orthopedic and Neurosurgical injuries
- Experience in overseeing unit while prioritizing patient safety and concerns
- Skilled in PCA and Epidural pumps
- Critical thinker
- Highly dependable
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Enterprise
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
08.2020 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Associates of General Studies -
Front Range Community College
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