Kimberly Timmons
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Hospital
Lakeland, FL
09.2020 - Current
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients
- Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in timely manner
- Collaborating on discharge planning with healthcare team
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Student Nurse Technician PRN
Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon, FL
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, take vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations
- Maintained medical supplies as necessary
- Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters
- Performed specialized procedures, such as urinary catheterization, phlebotomy and simple wound care, under strict protocol and procedural guidelines of the RN
- Practiced safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Prn Home Health Aide
BAYADA Home Health Care
Brandon, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands
- Assist clients who are unable to care for themselves or perform daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, and bathing also perform basic medical services such as checking vital signs.
Clinical Research Study Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Consent; collect, process, and ship study specimens; data entry; maintain regulatory binders
- Clinical research coordinators conduct clinical trials in the medical world
- Responsible for ensuring these trials are conducted in an ethical manner, using what is referred to as good clinical practice
- Maintained the protection and well-being of the patients participating in the study
- Supported the research department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
Certified Medical Assistant II
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Completed provider orders including strep testing, nasal flu swaps, vaccines, performing EKGs, wound dressing, and injections.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Tampa, Fl02.2020
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
Tampa, Fl12.2013
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Consultation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 5 patients in acute care medsurg environment.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Daisy Award Recipient
DAISY recognition program honors the super human work nurses do for patients and families every day whenever they practice, in whatever role they serve and throughout their career.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Student Nurse Technician PRN
Brandon Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
Prn Home Health Aide
BAYADA Home Health Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Research Study Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Medical Assistant II
Tampa General Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Rasmussen College
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