Kourtney Franklin

Registered Nurse with acute-care medical-surgical and long-term care experience, supported by a strong prior background in direct patient care and clinical support. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, blood transfusion administration, pain management, patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination. Experienced in identifying and communicating changes in patient condition and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-quality care.

Seeking travel and contract RN opportunities in medical-surgical, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospice, and related settings.

Registered Nurse at Louisiana War Veterans Home (2025-06 – Present)

• Provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, including ongoing assessment, vital-sign monitoring, medication administration, and identification of changes in condition.
• Perform and document patient assessments and communicate clinically significant findings and changes to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Provide wound and dressing care, pain assessment and management, patient safety interventions, and patient/family education within RN scope and facility protocols.
• Coordinate care with providers, nursing staff, families, and other disciplines to support continuity of care and resident safety.

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical at Ochsner (2024-06 – Present)

• Provide direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including focused and comprehensive assessments, vital-sign interpretation, medication administration, and ongoing evaluation of response to treatment.
• Perform IV therapy and venipuncture, wound care and dressing changes, pain management, and blood transfusion administration as ordered and clinically indicated.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition, communicate with providers and interdisciplinary team members, and support timely escalation of care.
• Provide patient and family education and participate in discharge planning and care coordination to promote safe transitions of care.

Medical Assistant at FMOLHS (2022-03 – 2024-06)

• Supported direct patient care by monitoring health status, assisting with activities of daily living, and reporting unexpected physical, mental, or emotional changes.
• Promoted patient dignity and safety while assisting with hygiene, grooming, feeding, ambulation, and other care needs.

Medical Assistant / Patient Access Representative at Ochsner (2018-01 – 2022-11)

• Obtained and documented vital signs, weight, medical-history updates, and other clinical information before provider evaluation.
• Prepared patient rooms, supported ordered laboratory testing, and assisted with clinical workflow and supply management.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Southern University (2020 – 2024)

Clinical Certified Medical Assistant in Medical Assistant – Virginia College (2017 – 2018)