Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Kim Clark

Kim Clark

Hayden ,Colorado

Summary

Caring skilled nursing professional with more than 26 years of experience with geriatric population in long term care providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care including

dementia and Alzeimers residents. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. assesses health status and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns.. Direct supervision of LPN and CNA's. and works closely with medical providers.

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

Sandrock Ridge
Craig Colorado
05 2015 - Current

Sandrock Ridge

May 2015- present

943 W 8th street Dr.

Craig, Co. 81625

970-826-4100

  • Supervisor Ashley Vasquez

Heartland Care Center

2013-2015

1402 W. Gilkrist Ave

Artesia NM 88210

  • New Ownership

Sunset Villa Care Center

2011-2013

1515 S. Sunset

Roswell, NM 88203

575-623-7087

  • Supervisor James Rodriquez

Esperanza

2005-2008

15 Partial Rd

Dexter, NM 88230

575-420-4227

  • Supervisor Delores Salazar

Mission Arch Care Center

1998-2005

Roswell, NM 88201

575-624-2583

  • Supervisor Dwight Masterson

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

ENMU-R
09.1998

Skills

  • Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery
  • Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans
  • Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and conducting regular health assessments
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, attentive, and empathetic care
  • Provided education on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures to patients and families
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and close collaboration with the healthcare team
  • Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly
  • Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients'' health stat
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
  • Intake and discharge
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
  • Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings to maintain or improve patients'' health status
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
  • Patient education
  • Medication Administration
  • Family Education
  • Collaborated with physicians
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes

Accomplishments

  • 1998 National Collegiate Award in Nursing
  • Employee of the year twice in current position

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Sandrock Ridge
05 2015 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

ENMU-R

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