Kameron Coffey
Amherst
Summary
Compassionate Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse with 4.5 years of charge nurse experience in preoperative and postoperative care. Expertise in patient assessment, pain management, wound care, medication administration, and patient education. Strong communicator skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery. Motivated to embrace new challenges and quickly master new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Centra Health
Lynchburg
12.2022 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments and patient education for surgical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices in outpatient surgery, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide direct patient care in the perioperative setting.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plan of care based on outcomes, ensuring alignment with patient needs and improving recovery rates.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance collaborative care strategies.
- Precepted new nurses by orienting them to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Dialysis Nurse
UVA Health
Amherst
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients following established protocols.
- Collaborated with nephrologists to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
- Evaluated outcomes of interventions by obtaining laboratory values on a regular basis for comparison with baseline values.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information such as lab results, progress notes, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Managed ancillary equipment such as pumps, monitors and water systems used in the delivery of dialysis treatments.
Pediatric Psych Nurse
Centra Health
Lynchburg
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create tailored treatment plans that address patient-specific needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric care.
- Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and effective treatment options to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Developed individualized patient plans for long-term recovery goals.
- Worked alongside physicians, psychiatrists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Surgical documentation
- Medication administration
- Postoperative care
- Clinical documentation
- Evidence-based practice
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Dialysis Nurse
UVA Health
08.2024 - 08.2025
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Centra Health
12.2022 - Current
Pediatric Psych Nurse
Centra Health
08.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing