JAMES E KERN
Nursing at Beecher Cir, Jacksonville, FL

Daytona State College - Daytona Beach, FL
Associate of Arts Chamberlain College of Nursing - Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science

Senior Practicum Preceptorship - Shands Jacksonville, FL. - 96 hours Maintained complete control of a six patient load for seven full shifts in TCU, and successfully demonstrated the ability to act as client advocate, educator, investigator, and change agent. Incorporated leadership theory and skills within the assumed nurse role during health care interactions with clients and collaboration with co-workers to delegate tasks. Critical Care - Shands Jacksonville, FL - 84 hours Performed head-to-toe assessments and demonstrated a working knowledge of mechanical ventilation, continuous monitoring systems, ECG interpretation, ABG analysis, and assessed abnormal laboratory values as it pertained to the critically ill patient. Furthermore, observed collaborative efforts to maintain extreme changes in ICP and observed a CABG from pre op preparation to post op assessment. Mental Health - Riverpoint Behavioral Health / Wekiva Spring, FL - 84 hours While observing medication administration and participating in group and individual nursing care; applied theoretical knowledge from psychiatric mental health disciplines to create a foundation for clinical practice. Demonstrated a working knowledge of psychopathology, and mental health principles in providing care for addiction and mental health conditions such as; bipolar, depression, and anxiety disorders. Pediatrics - Shands Jacksonville - 84 hours Triaged in the emergency department. Monitored and counseled a teen patient overdosed on Tylenol, and participated in collaborative efforts with the patient and family. Provided preventative health care instruction to groups of children in middle and elementary schools, as well as day care centers. Maternal Health - Memorial Hospital / Shands Jacksonville, FL - 84 hours Provided nursing care to childbearing clients and their families during antepartum, and through postpartum periods in acute care settings. Participated in the identification of fetal heart monitoring abnormalities, oxytocin preparation and administration, observed emergent cesarean section procedures, and provided post cesarean care for both mother and child. Medical-Surgical Adult Health - Memorial Hospital / Specialty Hospital Memorial Health, FL - 168 hours Demonstrated a working knowledge of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, basic ECG, cardiac function identification, and renal dialysis in an acute care setting. Performed advanced beginner skills such as administrating IV fluids via pump, basic cardiac life support, wound care, and antibiotic therapies while monitoring for anaphylactic responses. Participated in packed red blood cell administration, physical therapies, and provided Tuberculin skin tests. Observed central line and PICC line insertions. Fundamentals - St. Catherine Labour Manor - 48 hours Performed basic skills such as; G-tube feedings, re-positioning, bathing, dressing changes, oral care, and transferring while applying the nursing process in demonstrating, explaining, and conducting head to toe assessments.