Kim Dale
Nashua
Summary
Registered Nurse licensed in Massachusetts delivering skilled care of both children and adult patients with chronic and acute psychiatric and medical conditions. I have been an effective clinical manager and coordinator for the Department of Public Health and have been providing clinically competent care and communication for individuals with the intellectual and developmental disabilities. I worked in conjunction with hospital administration and the department of developmental services to coordinate sustainable care for this population. I also managed the coordination of the outpatient Aging and Developmental disabilities clinic with Dr. Julie Moran DO for the state of Massachusetts for 10 years.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adult Day Care of Nashua
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing changes in patient conditions to inform treatment decisions.
DDS Liaison Nurse for inpatient, 34 bed Intellectual disability unit
Tewksbury Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2022
- Responsible for all communication between unit and multidisciplinary outpatient team.
- Plans and facilitates discharges on unit.
- RN 3 Charge Nurse at Department of Public Health
- RN 3/Charge unit of 36 patient sub acute unit delivering high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Supervisor
Blair House
01.2002 - 08.2004
- Nursing supervisor for long term care and acute rehabilitation facility
- Supervisor of all direct care staff
Visiting Nurse with responsibilities
Home Health Visiting Nurses Association
04.1996 - 01.2002
- Include case management, 24 hour on call, triage, crisis evaluations, utilization review, patient and family education and program manager coverage.
Clinical Treatment Coordinator
Brookside Hospital
01.1991 - 06.1994
- Clinical treatment coordinator for adult psychiatric partial hospitalization program
- Developed and implemented adolescent partial hospitalization program
- Nursing coordinator for adult chemical dependency and out patient detox program
- Member of the family stabilization team
Charge Nurse
Amesbury Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Responsible for supervision of eight staff members
Charge Nurse
Charles River Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Staff nurse on all three shifts, Medication nurse on all three shifts, and Charge nurse on all 3 shifts
Head Nurse
Gabriel Children's Center
06.1986 - 01.1988
- Medical and surgical nurse for 100 bed facility
- Head nurse adolescent unit
- Supervisor coverage for all 3 shifts
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laselle Junior College
Newton, MASkills
- Proficient in in-patient and outpatient child and adult psychiatry
- Supervisory experience in both in-patient and outpatient settings
- Extensive case management experience
- Knowledge of utilization review
- Computer proficient
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Avid patient advocate
- Strengths include assessment skills, organization and attention to detail
- Self motivated
- Adept learner
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts License #181620
- CPR and first aid certified
- Certified Developmental Disability Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adult Day Care of Nashua
01.2024 - 10.2024
DDS Liaison Nurse for inpatient, 34 bed Intellectual disability unit
Tewksbury Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2022
Supervisor
Blair House
01.2002 - 08.2004
Visiting Nurse with responsibilities
Home Health Visiting Nurses Association
04.1996 - 01.2002
Clinical Treatment Coordinator
Brookside Hospital
01.1991 - 06.1994
Charge Nurse
Amesbury Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1991
Charge Nurse
Charles River Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1989
Head Nurse
Gabriel Children's Center
06.1986 - 01.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laselle Junior College
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