Kourtlyn Harris
Lafayette
Summary
Compassionate nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric mental health and critical care, specializing in cardiology, general medicine, and trauma surgery. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and comfort. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing care quality through evidence-based practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard
Broussard, LA
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health and determine treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols based on behavioral responses and feedback.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Lafayette General
Lafayette, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality care to critical patients across trauma, neurological, cardiac, medical, and surgical ICUs.
- Coordinated assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations with multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed care for critical patients in a high-stress environment of 53 ICU beds.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient conditions or treatment plans.
- Responded swiftly to any changes in patient status while under direct supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2022
Skills
- Critical care
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Organization and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Lafayette General
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette