Kelly Dimmick
Registered Nurse
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Hands-on Registered Nurse and military veteran, showcasing 9 years of overseeing triage, trauma, and coordinating care in many busy acute care settings. I'm known for having the ability to remain calm and in control during emergency situations as well as precept and teach new nurses in a way they feel comfortable and knowledgeable to provide quality care. I am driven, hardworking and a veteran ED Registered Nurse bringing a strong passion towards helping the future of nursing adapt to changes that have been made during the pandemic and for the future of nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill pediatric and adult patients.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Emergency Department RN
Berkeley Medical Center
Martinsburg, WV
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
ICU Nurse
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick , MD
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization for patients with Covid-19.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments for patients diagnosed with Covid-19.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices involving patients diagnosed with Covid-19.
RN
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD
02.2013 - 04.2019
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD12.2012
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Care Coordination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Code team leader
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Berkeley Medical Center
08.2020 - 06.2022
ICU Nurse
Frederick Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
RN
Meritus Medical Center
02.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
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