Ka Onna Harris

Registered Nurse with 10 years of progressive clinical experience across LTACH, telemetry, PCU, IMCU, rehabilitation, infusion nursing, and skilled nursing leadership. Skilled in caring for medically complex patients, coordinating interdisciplinary care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and adapting quickly to diverse healthcare systems. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, workflow management, patient advocacy, and high-quality documentation.

Registered Nurse at Select Specialty Hospital – Critical Care Recovery Hospital (LTACH/LTACH ICU) (2018-06 – 2021-03, 2025-Present) Delivers comprehensive nursing care for medically complex adult patients requiring prolonged acute hospitalization and critical care recovery.

• Manages ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomies, chest tubes, central venous access devices, enteral nutrition, wound vacuum therapy, and continuous cardiac monitoring.

• Administers IV medications, blood products, specialty therapies, and continuous medication infusions while monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness.

• Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation services, pharmacists, dietitians, and case management to coordinate interdisciplinary care.

• Maintains accurate clinical documentation while promoting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice.

Infusion Nurse at APS Health & Infusion Nursing Services (2025-04 – Present) Provides in-home specialty infusion therapy in accordance with physician orders and evidence-based practice.

• Establishes and maintains peripheral IV access while monitoring for infusion-related complications.

• Educates patients and caregivers regarding medications, vascular access care, and treatment expectations.

• Coordinates care with specialty pharmacies, providers, and case managers.

• Completes accurate documentation while maintaining agency and regulatory standards. Unit Manager at Azalea Health of Harborview – Skilled Nursing Facility (2025-04 – Present) Coordinated daily nursing operations to support efficient resident care and continuity of services.

• Supervised licensed nurses and nursing assistants while providing clinical guidance.

• Assisted with staffing coordination, admissions, physician communication, and interdisciplinary care planning.

• Reviewed documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Supported infection prevention initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Travel Nurse - New York Presbyterian – Cardiac Telemetry (Strike Assignment) at AMN Healthcare (2026-01 – 2026-02)

Travel Nurse - UHS Wilson Medical Center/Binghamton General Medical Center – Telemetry, Med-Surg, ER Holds, Inpatient Rehab at AMN Healthcare (2024-11 – 2024-12)

Travel Nurse - Doctors Hospital – Telemetry, Med-Surg, PCU, ER Holds at ConnectRN / HealthTrust (2024-01 – 2024-09)

Travel Nurse - Northeast Georgia Medical Center – IMCU, PCCU, Cardiac Stepdown at PrimeTime Healthcare (2021-08 – 2021-10)

Travel Nurse - Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital – LTACH, Vent Weaning at PrimeTime Healthcare (2021-04 – 2021-06)

Travel Nurse - Ascension Saint Thomas West – Telemetry, Med-Surg, CDU, PCU, Neurology at Prolink Healthcare (2024-01 – 2024-04)

Travel Nurse - Self Regional Healthcare – Telemetry, Med-Surg at Prolink Healthcare (2023-01 – 2023-05)

Travel Nurse - Self Regional Healthcare – Telemetry, Med-Surg at Prolink Healthcare (2022-08 – 2022-10)

Travel Nurse - Self Regional Healthcare – PCU, Med-Surg at Prolink Healthcare (2022-09 – 2022-11)

Travel Nurse - LTACH/LTACH ICU at Select Specialty Hospital (2022-04 – 2022-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Brenau University (2018-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts in Liberal Arts – Brenau Women's College (2014-12)