Kim Newgard
Bradenton
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 26 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with multiple areas of experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist/Sales Support Specialist
Good News Home Inspections
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
OB, Gyn Office Nurse
Women's Centre for Excellence
06.2014 - 09.2023
- Assisted physicians in patient assessments, improving the accuracy of medical evaluations with detailed documentation.
- Managed patient records to ensure confidentiality and quick access, enhancing office efficiency.
- Provided patient education on health practices to increase awareness and improve health outcomes.
- Administered medications prescribed by doctors, ensuring patient compliance and timely treatment.
- Floor supervisor for nine nurses
- Created work schedules, organized nurse meetings, assisted in the hiring and firing process
- Assisted with in office surgeries i.e. hysteroscopy, D&C, uterine ablation
- Phone triage, including remote phone triage
Cardiac Medical LPN
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 06.2014
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance quality of care for patients.
- Managed medical records, maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Admission and discharge of patient's
- IV placement and maintenance
- Telemetry placement and reading
- Floated to observation, surgical, medical and rehab
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests, providing relevant results to physicians.
- Supported healthcare team with emergency response efforts, ensuring timely interventions.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Prepared and administered injections as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and preventing infections.
- Participated in continuous education programs to enhance clinical skills.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations through diligent practice.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lake County Vo Tech
Eustis, FL05-1998
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Telephone skills
- Data entry
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Patient assessment
- Appointment scheduling
- Health education
- Clinical procedures
- Medication administration
- Patient triage
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Patient communication
- Healthcare coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Electronic health records
- Clinical support
- Patient education
- Office administration
Timeline
Receptionist/Sales Support Specialist
Good News Home Inspections
01.2024 - 10.2024
OB, Gyn Office Nurse
Women's Centre for Excellence
06.2014 - 09.2023
Cardiac Medical LPN
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 06.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Lake County Vo Tech
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