Kortney Dixon

Taught patients and families to use MyChart; connected them with post-discharge resources and follow-up care. Managed admissions, discharges, and transfers; initiated Rapid Responses and escalations to higher levels of care.

Called patients with critical lab values, assessed urgency with standardized scripts, and arranged emergency transport when needed. Coordinated ED handoffs with charge nurses, documented in Epic, and scheduled follow-up calls to reassess needs.

Prioritize PCU and step-down patients by acuity; recognize early deterioration and escalate for advanced airway management.

Audited charts for pre-op documentation, labs, and OR scheduling; coordinated direct admissions for recipients and living donors. Trended labs, I&O, and vitals for early signs of rejection; administered immunosuppressants and taught warning signs.

Prioritized intake care for detox, wound, and glycemic needs; performed TB/pregnancy screening, vaccinations, and IV access. Provided trauma-informed care for survivors of trafficking and assault; precepted new RNs across intake and infirmary.

Mentored nurse residency graduates, served as unit IV resource, and partnered with monitor techs on cardiac surveillance.

Coordinated secure discharges to state facilities; educated patients on medications, disease processes, and testing.

Managed IV therapy and fluid resuscitation; recognized deterioration and initiated Rapid Responses.

Charge nurse duties (rounding, code cart checks); supported neuromuscular patients with ADLs, catheterization, bowel care, and Hoyer transfers.

Trained peers on PPE and infection control; provided negative-pressure isolation care alongside hospitalists and corrections officers.

Taught surgical site care, prophylactic antibiotics, and fall prevention; coordinated early ambulation with orthopedic surgeons.

Led shift huddles, oriented incoming travelers, and served as unit resource for restraint documentation and fall prevention.

Initiated code blue, rapid response, and stroke alerts; managed discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and follow-ups.

Helped stand up COVID cohorting and overflow units; prioritized care under high ratios with accurate documentation.

Delivered COVID education through interpreter services and planned safe discharges to reduce readmissions.

Floated across units responding to codes and rapid responses; partnered with providers on discharge and home health transitions.

Processed insurance claims by phone with accuracy and strong customer service.

Supported trauma and code events; led pressure ulcer prevention.

Assisted post-op oncology patients with ADLs; maintained infection control.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with expected completion in Fall 2027.

Earned an Associate of Science in Nursing in December 2018.