Kali Conner, RN, BSN
Lodi
Summary
Dedicated ICU registered nurse with 8 years of extensive clinical experience in critical care, cardiac step-down, telemetry, and acute care environments. Expert in managing high-acuity patients with complex hemodynamics and rapid clinical changes. Demonstrates strong assessment skills and effective prioritization in fast-paced environments. Collaborates seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Dameron Hospital
Stockton
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive care to critically ill patients requiring close hemodynamic monitoring, respiratory failure, sepsis, acute cardiac conditions, and postoperative complications.
- Monitored and managed invasive lines.
- Titrated vasoactive and cardiac drips per protocol.
- Provided care for intubated and mechanically ventilated patients, including suctioning, sedation management, and ventilator collaboration with RT.
- Assisted with intubations, arterial line placement, and central line management.
- Participated in codes, rapid responses, and ICU transfers.
- Collaborated closely with intensivists, hospitalists, specialists, cardiothoracic surgeons, RTs, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary.teams.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Dameron Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided direct care for pre- and post-operative cardiothoracic patients, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and thoracic surgeries.
- Managed chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, and central lines.
- Performed continuous telemetry interpretation and arrhythmia recognition.
- Identified early signs of deterioration and initiated rapid interventions.
- Collaborated daily with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and case management.
- Educated patients and families on pre- and post-surgical recovery and sternal precautions.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided complex care to neurological and cardiac patients, performed various tasks, such as cardiac monitoring, heart rhythms monitoring, and administration of cardiac medications.
- Evaluated and analyzed patients' condition and response to treatments.
- Educated patients on pre and post operative cardiac procedures and prepared patients for cardiac surgeries.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members to achieve optimum patient care and medication administration and documentation using meditech.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
LaserAway
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Executed aesthetic procedures, including laser hair removal, facials, coolsculpting, radio frequency, and Botox.
- Ensured patient care quality through adherence to clinical standards.
- Evaluated treatment options for patients based on established protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations to support treatment plan development.
- Documented all patient care data with precision and consistency.
Registered Nurse
VMC Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted COVID-19 triage and patient assessments during pandemic response.
- Administered intramuscular vaccines and nasal testing for COVID-19.
- Educated communities on effective treatment strategies and home care practices.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams for mass COVID swabbing and disaster preparedness planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WellnessMart MD
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Administer TB skin tests
- Administer urine drug screen
- Administer vaccinations
- Perform blood draws and prepare lab orders
- Gather information for employment physicals
- Answer telephone, schedule appointments
- Perform travel consultations
- Communicate with MD
- Document and chart
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Patient room set up.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds.
- ADL's such as personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2022
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2020
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12.2018
Associate of Arts -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.2016
Skills
- Hemodynamic ICU-level monitoring and assessment
- Ventilator management
- Cardiothoracic surgery recovery
- Post-op CABG/valve care
- Dysthymia management
- Cardiac drips and titration
- Telemetry interpretation
- Central line and device monitoring
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary rounds
- EMR documentation (Meditech, Epic, Cerner)
Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Registered Nurse 95235810 expires 09/2026
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale Certified
• Registered Nurse 95235810 expires 09/2026
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Dameron Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Dameron Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2024
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
LaserAway
09.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
VMC Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
12.2020 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
WellnessMart MD
07.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
02.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Ohio University
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mission College
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sacramento City College
Associate of Arts -
San Joaquin Delta College