Kendra L. Gaumer

• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
• Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
• Serve in leadership role as charge nurse which demonstrates ability to plan and efficiently carry out the flow of the unit
• Serve in leadership role as preceptor/mentor providing necessary knowledge and skills and fostering growth of new employees
• Serve on both unit based and hospital based committees which identify and carry out initiatives related to patient safety, best practice, and staff satisfaction
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare

• Staff nurse in the Gastroenterology department
• Function in roles including preoperative and postoperative nurse, procedure room circulator and tech
• Function as charge nurse and preceptor/mentor
• Serve on both unit based and hospital based committees, including outgoing chair of unit based education committee
• Re-certify staff BLS certification
• Participate/champion patient safety driven initiatives and projects

Staff nurse on a medical-surgical unit primarily focusing on post operative surgical patients.