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Kelly Dimmick
Registered Nurse
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Energetic, experienced Registered Nurse and U.S. Navy veteran, showcasing 11 years of triage, trauma, emergency/critical care nursing and coordinating in busy acute care settings. I'm known for my 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 have precepted new to specialty and new graduate nurses to the ED and am looking to find a career where I can give back to the military community. I am a hard working, self driven, passionate veteran who has been in emergency nursing for over 10 years and feel it would be a very rewarding career to work with and beside members of the military.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
WVU Medicine
Martinsburg, WV
05.2023 - Current
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
Emergency Department RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Administer rapid-acting and potentially lethal medications to critically ill patients in order to treat critical conditions.
- Preceptor and mentor to trainees that require guidance and training from experienced Emergency Department RN.
- Manage critically ill patients using specialized equipment such as ventilators, arterial lines, cvp, etc.
- Observe and monitor patient's response to therapy. Titrate medications to keep patient hemodynamically stable.
- Work with interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists to come up with appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Prioritize patients utilizing open beds for the sickest patients first.
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.
ER/Trauma Registered Nurse
Department of Defense
Bethesda, MD
10.2024 - Current
- Administered advanced trauma care in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on trauma protocols and best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care and improve patient recovery times.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices in trauma care and helping them transition smoothly into the fast-paced work environment.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Developed a reputation for clinical excellence within the trauma nursing community by regularly attending professional development conferences and staying abreast of new research findings in the field.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
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.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery in the critical care setting.
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.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Rapid Response Nurse, Trauma Nurse, Code Team Nurse
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Trained new to specialty and new graduate nurses to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to teach them critical thinking skills in a fast paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN12.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD12.2012
Skills
- Patient Management
- Conditions Assessment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Stabilization
- Ventilator Management
- Prioritizing Patients
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Staffing Requirements
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Cardiac Arrest
- Chest Tubes
- PICC Lines
- Seizure Disorders
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Acute Illness
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Basic and Advanced Helicopter Training
Committees
House Wide TRAUMA Committee, representative for the ED/Trauma Center- 2018-2019 Meritus Medical Center
House Wide CAUTI Committee, representative for ED/Trauma Center- 2015-2019
Timeline
ER/Trauma Registered Nurse
Department of Defense
10.2024 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
WVU Medicine
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2023
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