Hilary Kemp
Grimes,IA
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable healthcare professional with experience providing high quality care to chronically ill patients and their families. Respected by co-workers and physicians for ability to remain calm in emergency situations, maintain a positive environment, and provide comfort and support to individuals dealing with life altering situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Registered Nurse – Vascular Surgery
The Iowa Clinic
02.2012 - Current
- Maximize the patient’s health outcomes and experience by identifying patient and family needs
- Help develop and support a plan of care between visits to promote an effortless transition for patients and family across the healthcare field
- Assist surgeons with in-office venous procedures
- Admit and recover patients having peripheral angiography procedures
- Assessment and monitoring of patients receiving conscious sedation
- Telephone Triage
- Creation and management of vascular RN schedule
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse – ICU/CCU
Iowa Health – Des Moines
12.2009 - 02.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Member of team to implement new Diabetic Ketoacidosis order set
Office Assistant
Mower SWCD.
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with diligent task prioritization, delegation, and followup.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted with the yearly county tree program
- Website maintenance
- Office tasks using Word, Excel and Access
Summer Laboratory Assistant
Hormel Foods Co.
04.2008 - 07.2008
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and implementing updated protocols.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date laboratory records, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines and facilitating audits when necessary.
Summer Internship/Capstone Research
Hormel Foods Co.
05.2007 - 08.2007
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff in use of new equipment
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Summer Laboratory Assistant
Hormel Foods Co.
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Office Assistant
Mower SWCD
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Utilized Word, Excel and Access for various projects
- Reorganized office filing system
- Scanned old tile maps and uploaded them to the current software
Legal Internship
Baudler Law Office
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Attended court hearings
- Conducted legal briefs
- Researched information for cases
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Winona State University
Winona, MN12.2007
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN05.2005
Skills
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Strong problem solver
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scheduling
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Minnesota, R-192272-1, 11/01/09 to present
- Registered Nurse, Iowa, 123722, 11/01/09 to present
- Certificate in Conscious Sedation, 11/01/22 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Specialty Registered Nurse – Vascular Surgery
The Iowa Clinic
02.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse – ICU/CCU
Iowa Health – Des Moines
12.2009 - 02.2012
Summer Laboratory Assistant
Hormel Foods Co.
04.2008 - 07.2008
Office Assistant
Mower SWCD.
01.2008 - 08.2008
Summer Internship/Capstone Research
Hormel Foods Co.
05.2007 - 08.2007
Summer Laboratory Assistant
Hormel Foods Co.
05.2006 - 08.2006
Office Assistant
Mower SWCD
06.2004 - 08.2005
Legal Internship
Baudler Law Office
01.2004 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Winona State University
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Riverland Community College
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