Kelly E. Lim
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive leadership, supervisory and educational experience. Strong medical surgical background. Holyoke Medical Center Best Leader Award winner 2022.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Holyoke Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth
- Assisted in design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Supported departmental goals by aligning educational programs with organizational objectives.
- Coordinated continuing education events, connecting nurses with relevant resources to advance their expertise within their respective fields.
- Assisted with providing ongoing professional development opportunities and support.
- Monitored onboarding processes for new hires and coordinated schedules with preceptors.
- Contributed to hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in nursing education.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Holyoke Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2023
- Oversee all inpatient and behavioral health units. Round throughout the day for census, bed availability, staffing and patient challenges
- Bed management- responsibility for all patient flow including admissions, discharges, transfers and patient placement
- Coordinates staffing assignments keeping acuity, ratios, and patient safety in mind. Delegates assignments to non licensed staff. Responsible for logging and managing staff call outs
- Work closely with managers, directors and senior leadership team to apprise of any potential problems and proactively remedy issues as they arise
- Respond to all behavioral and medical code crises
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Elms College
09.2015 - 09.2022
- Oversee students on busy inpatient behavioral health unit. Orient students to unit and safety practices. Provide learning opportunities to attend interdisciplinary team meetings, psych and structured groups, 1:1 meetings with patients, and safety assessments. Coordinate TMS Department tour and overview of treatment modality. Instruction in navigating patient medical records, therapeutic communication, mental status assessments.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
American International College
09.2010 - 05.2022
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations. Overseeing students in acute hospital setting. Provide experiences and opportunities for medication administration, physical assessment, personal care, IV therapy, and working with unit nursing staff.
- Assist in nursing SIM lab to educate students in basic nursing skills and competencies
- Provide evaluation and constructive feedback during nursing clinical for students to improve their practice
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Holyoke Medical Center
05.2006 - 09.2009
- Registered nurse on a busy medical surgical unit. Competent with IV insertion, trach care, suctioning, chest tubes, NG tubes, wound care, IV therapy
Registered Nurse, Transitional Care Center
Holyoke Medical Center
09.1996 - 05.2006
- Provided direct patient care on busy sub acute rehab unit. Responsible for IV therapy, medication administration, patient personal care, wound care, patient education, admissions and discharges.
Education
Masters Degree In Nursing - Administration And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Elms College
Chicopee, MASkills
- ACLS, BLS, CPI certified
- IV insertion
- Meditech Expanse
- API Time and Attendance
- Net Learning
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Education experience
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Holyoke Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Elms College
09.2015 - 09.2022
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
American International College
09.2010 - 05.2022
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Holyoke Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Holyoke Medical Center
05.2006 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse, Transitional Care Center
Holyoke Medical Center
09.1996 - 05.2006
Masters Degree In Nursing - Administration And Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Elms College
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