KAREN JIMENEZ
Fosters,AL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Unit-based Travel Alternative Program
UAB Medicine
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, and implemented nursing care for 3-4 different acuity patients per shift in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Triaged 30+ patients daily in the emergency department, prioritizing care based on acuity and collaborating with physicians on immediate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- Managed different medication drips in accordance to patient diagnosis.
- Managed specialized equipment such as ventilators, Lucas CPR aid, bair hugger, Belmont rapid fluid transfuser.
Emergency Department travel nurse contract
AYA Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assessed, planned, and implemented nursing care for 3-4 different acuity patients per shift in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Triaged 20+ patients daily in the emergency department, prioritizing care based on acuity and collaborating with physicians on immediate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- Managed different medication drips in accordance to patient diagnosis.
- Managed specialized equipment such as ventilators, Lucas CPR aid, bair hugger, Belmont rapid fluid transfuser.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Assessed, planned, and implemented nursing care for 3-4 different acuity patients per shift in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Triaged 40+ patients daily in the emergency department, prioritizing care based on acuity and collaborating with physicians on immediate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- Managed different medication drips in accordance to patient diagnosis.
- Managed specialized equipment such as ventilators, Lucas CPR aid, bair hugger, rapid fluid transfuser.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions and escalating concerns promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life for residents.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records management.
- Advocated for residents' needs, ensuring their voices were heard in care planning discussions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services provided.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Secretary
Diversified Labor LLC
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Maintained accurate records and filing systems to enhance information retrieval efficiency.
- Drafted correspondence and documents, adhering to company standards for communication.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, contributing to timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Implemented infection control measures, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Assisted in the documentation of patient progress notes, ensuring accurate medical records management.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05.2023
Associates - Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Opp, AL05.2021
Skills
I’m adaptable and experienced in navigating different Electronic Health Record systems
IV start
Medication Administration
Catheter Insertion (Male and Female)
Sterile Wound dressing Change
Injection Administration (IM,SC, Intradermal)
Glucose Monitoring
Vital Signs monitoring and reporting
Head-to-toe patient Assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Documentation and charting
Patient education and counseling
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Care plan development
Telemetry monitoring
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
Emergency response
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support - Expiration date (08/2028)
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Expiration Date (08/ 2028)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Expiration date (03/2028)
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Expiration date (01/2027)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Unit-based Travel Alternative Program
UAB Medicine
08.2024 - Current
Emergency Department travel nurse contract
AYA Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
08.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 06.2021
Secretary
Diversified Labor LLC
02.2020 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Auburn University at Montgomery
Associates - Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College