KIM M. ST. AMAND
Auburn,ME
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of clinical experience, adept at delivering exceptional patient care across diverse healthcare environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and compassion in all aspects of nursing practice. Eager to leverage extensive skills and expertise in a new role that prioritizes patient well-being and innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
- Orthopedic & Medical Surgical Unit/Pediatrics
- D'Youville Pavillion 4 East
- Long & Short-Term Skilled Nursing Facility
Cardiopulmonary/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Central Maine Healthcare
02.2005 - 09.2012
- Cardiopulmonary / Telemetry Unit M4
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through attentive listening, empathetic support, and timely addressing of concerns.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
Education
FNP Track
St. Joseph's College
Portland, MEBachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
Lewiston/Portland, ME12.2004
High School - undefined
Nashua Senior High School
Nashua, NH01.1977
Skills
- Certifications in Telemetry, ACLS, and BLS
- Managed care for patients with serious healthcare conditions including heart, renal, pulmonary, stroke, and circulatory failure Other complex care provided for : sepsis, CHF, diabetes, severe electrolyte disturbances
- Wide-range knowledge of joint surgery and pre/post-procedure patient care
- Telemetry analysis and vital signs assessment
- Assess patient symptoms, assist, and institute emergency measures for adverse developments in patient’s condition
- Report pertinent observations and patient reactions to appropriate personnel and record observations accurately, legibly, and concisely
- Administer medications, including, but limited to, many IV cardiac medications as prescribed and according to facility procedures and/or protocols
- Floated as needed throughout several departments, including the emergency department, ICU, Endoscopy Unit, Single Stay Unit, and Surgical Units
- Develop, implement, and tailor care plans for patients
- Calm disposition; passionate, reliable and dedicated to my profession
- Counsel patients about post-discharge care and strategies to promote health
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Discharge planning
- Emergency response
- Physical assessment
- Central line management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- EMR systems
- HIPAA compliance
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Care planning
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Enteral feeding
- EKG interpretation
- Continuing education
- Blood transfusion
- Pharmacology
- Documenting vitals
- Oxygen therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- EMR / EHR
- Diet and nutrition
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Delegation and motivation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- CPR/AED
- Patient condition monitoring
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure assistance
- Vitals monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
- Nursing performance assessment
- Direct patient care
- Attention to detail
- Monitoring vital signs
Accomplishments
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Current Member
- D'Youville Pavillion - Initiative and Task Team Member for New Orienteers 2013
- Central Maine Medical Center: Magnet Council 2009 to 2011
- Council Member for “Nursing Quality & Patient Safety” a subcommittee pursuing Magnet designation
- Practice Development Team/PDT (Cardiopulmonary Unit/M4) 2007
- Participated in unit processes and specific initiatives.
- GEMS Program Award (Growth, Enthusiasm, Motivation, Spirit)
- Level of Achievement: Sapphire Awarded May 2010
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Telemetry
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
Cardiopulmonary/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Central Maine Healthcare
02.2005 - 09.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
High School - undefined
Nashua Senior High School
FNP Track
St. Joseph's College
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