Kelsey Zimmers
Union City,IN
Summary
Cares for all types of patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Indiana. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, emergency medicine, and IV insertion. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
08.2020 - Current
- Answer patient calls, identify issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Prevent drug interactions and contribute to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Monitor vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collect biological specimens and package for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answer patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administer prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Start IVs for patients arriving to the ER.
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guarantee exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Promote culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Perform CPR and other life-saving measures in emergency situations.
Lifeguard Manager
City Of Union City
Union City, IN
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Transported injured patrons from location of accidents to safety and medical transportation.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Gave thorough and detailed instructions on safety procedures to patrons to prevent accidents.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Gave swim lessons to children.
- Managed the daily operations of a lifeguard team, including scheduling shifts, assigning duties and monitoring performance.
- Taught team pool and deck safety rules and procedures.
- Checked chemical level of pool before lesson commencement and notified maintenance department of issues.
- Oversaw equipment storage space by assigning cleaning and organizing duties.
- Conducted weekly meetings with lifeguards to discuss any issues or concerns related to their job performance or safety protocols.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Supervised lifeguard team of 15 and assigned daily tasks.
- Trained new lifeguard staff and held training sessions for existing team.
- Ran swim classes for children ages infant to 16.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie12-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie, IN12-2021
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Certification
- Swim Instructor
- Lifeguard Certification
- Medication and IV Administration
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Patient Evaluations
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Staff Supervision
- Documenting Incidents
- Medication Dispensing
Certification
- BLS
- CPR/First Aid
- AED
- Bloodborne Pathogen Certification
- Splinting/Immobilization
- Swim Instructor
- Mental Health First Aid
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Lifeguard Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Lifeguard Manager
City Of Union City
05.2015 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana