Kimberly Durk
Eastlake,Ohio
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. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Proven leadership skills with charge nurse capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals Of Cleveland Ahuja
Beachwood, OH
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
Mayfield, Ohio
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens Ohio04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, Ohio05.2015
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Heart Failure
- Chest Tubes
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Withdrawal Symptoms
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals Of Cleveland Ahuja
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
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