Loribeth Kackenmeister
Jacksonville
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes promptly
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping skills
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Treatment Center
09.2019 - 11.2023
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes promptly
- Educated patients and families on treatment options
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in admissions
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Mental Health Clinical Nurse
Brynn Marr Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Performed thorough assessments and screenings on patients upon admission to unit. Additionally, patients were asked pertinent questions regarding health, family history and reason for their admission.
- Initiated one on one interaction at which point patient was asked about their knowledge of his/her illness and took the opportunity to teach patient about their illness, medications they might be taking, its purpose and side effects.
- In an effort to help restore patient’s full or partial way of life during admission and post discharge, I held workshops to help patient identify short and long term goals.
- Upon admission, patients were encouraged to utilize available resources and upon discharge referrals are made to facilities with similar desirable resources.
- Collaborated with various discipline such as case managers or social workers to locate appropriate services for patient.
- Performed reality testing to orient patient to their environment and surroundings.
- Performed timely and accurate updates to patient’s records.
- Precept and mentored new nurses.
New Nurse Resident
Vidant Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Utilized therapeutic communication; provided safe and competent quality care in hospital.
- Utilized state of the art electronic records system EPIC (efficiency patient safety in/outpatient communication care).
- Performed physical assessments on patients going for Electro convulsive Therapies, administered injections, performed glucometer maintenance and finger sticks for blood glucose, wound care, dressing change and venipunctures.
- Performed timely and accurate updates to patients’ records.
Combat Medic/Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Responsibilities include telephone triage; instructing and educating parents or guardian on what to do with their sick child/soldier.
- Administered injections, performed venipunctures, throat cultures and pulmonary function test on patients in a fast paced pediatric clinic.
- Performed patient and family teaching.
- Trained and supervised new medics, ensuring that each met high standards of practice.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Complex Problem-solving
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Personal care needs
- Emotional intelligence
- Mental health nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina, #259966, 2026-09-30
- BLS Certified
Personal Information
- Citizenship: United States
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: United States
- Availability: Job Type: Permanent or Contract; Work Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN; Desired locations: Jacksonville, NC
Results
- During my nursing career I’ve developed and trained over hundreds of high octane, high energy, well qualified nurses and ancillary staff. As a registered nurse I was responsible and accountable for the assessment of a culturally diverse patient population on an inpatient mental health unit. I’ve provided teaching to patients and their families in ways of managing and delivering nursing care on the unit; monitored patient’s condition and rendered care required. I’ve also gathered information and collected blood and other specimens required for monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and/or disease progression. Furthermore I’ve provided needed assistance and consultation for out patient referrals. Additionally, I have the knowledge and skills to:
- Effectively communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with members from all discipline to work for the betterment of the patient.
- I’ve demonstrated working practices that includes adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.
Veterans Preference
Yes
Availability
Permanent or Contract, Full-Time
Desired Locations
Jacksonville, NC or Remote Positions
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jacksonville Treatment Center
09.2019 - 11.2023
Mental Health Clinical Nurse
Brynn Marr Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2019
New Nurse Resident
Vidant Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2012
Combat Medic/Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
09.2003 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College