Camilla Zimmerman
Richmond,KY
Summary
Organized Nurse with a passion for Critical Care patients. Offers extensive hands-on experience in multiple units. I am completing a bachelor's nursing degree and am ready to expand my practical knowledge—a positive and upbeat healthcare team member trained to deliver critical care with the knowledge to perform and help perform various intensive and invasive procedures. Highly organized with a service-oriented approach. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, KY
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical and emotional condition on a daily basis.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning activities such as arranging follow-up appointments or home health services.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions for their loved ones.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Instructed students on proper techniques related to critical care nursing skills.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Student Nurse Intern_ICU
Saint Claire Hospital
Morehead, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system
- Observed patient care and assessed feedback to deliver ongoing quality care
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload
- Cared for patient caseload under direction of physician and nursing staff
- Established immediate and long-term care goals and worked with interdisciplinary team to create plans to achieve goals
- Communicated diagnosis and prognosis updates to patients and family members
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws
- Verified menu and current diet order to deliver meal trays and snacks to patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital Main
Lexington, KY
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported department document improvement and assisted with implementation
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality
- Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology
- Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities
- Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital East
Lexington, KY
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clark Regional
Frankfort, KY
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morehead University
Morehead, KY05.2023
High School Diploma -
Bourbon County High School
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYSkills
- Lab Testing Protocols
- Care Plan Implementation
- First Aid and CPR
- Infection Control
- Charting and Documentation
- Information Confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- PPE Compliance
- Epic Charting
- Patient Education
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- EKG Knowledge
- Hearth Rhythm Interpretation
- HIPAA Regulations
- CCRT
- Good Work Ethic
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Skills
Certification
BLS License, 2024
ACLS License, 2024
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
University Of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Intern_ICU
Saint Claire Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital Main
10.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph Hospital East
03.2020 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clark Regional
01.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Morehead University
High School Diploma -
Bourbon County High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
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