Kimberly Norko
Glenburn,Me
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER RN/ICU RN
St. Joseph Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Perform patient care in the ER and ICU setting.
Per Diem Charge RN Adult Psychiatric Unit
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Supervision staff nurses, scheduling, and patient care of adult psychiatric patients.
ICU RN
St. Joseph Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Performed patient care in the ICU setting.
Charge Nurse Adult Unit 3 North
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervision staff nurses, scheduling, and patient care of adult psychiatric patients.
Hospice RN
Northern Home Care & Hospice
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Patient care and family support for patients at the end of life.
Charge Nurse Adult Unit 3 North
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervision staff nurses, scheduling, and patient care of adult psychiatric patients.
Traveling Nurse-ICU
AMN Healthcare, Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Patient care of COVID patients in the ICU setting.
Supplemental Staffing/Float RN
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed patient care in different settings within the hospital, including ER, ICU, and oncology.
Charge Nurse Critical Care Unit
Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Supervise staff nurses, scheduling, and patient care in the critical care setting.
Breast Health Navigator/Mammography Technologist/MRI and CT Technologist
Cary Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Performed mammography and CT exams and assisted patients diagnosed with breast cancer with scheduling and treatments and was a point of contact for them.
Lead MRI Technologist
Alliance Imaging
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed MRI exams, developed protocols with physicians, and supervised technologists.
Lead MRI Technologist
Kings Medical, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Performed MRI exams, developed protocols with physicians, and supervised technologists.
Radiology Department Manager
Cary Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Supervision employees, scheduled the department, developed protocols, and managed certifications.
Lead MRI Technologist
NEHE-MRI, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Performed MRI exams, developed protocols with physicians, and supervised technologists.
X-ray technologist
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Performed routine radiologic exams on patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME05.2018
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME05.1997
Skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Goal-oriented and highly motivated
- High degree of ethics
- Excellent patient care skills
- Able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to successfully work in a team environment or independently
- High degree of emotional intelligence
Specializedtraining
- EduCare, Breast Health Navigator Training, Atlanta, GA September 20, 2012
- George Washington University, Patient Navigation Training, Washington, DC May 23, 2012
- National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc., Navigation Certification Exam, Las Vegas, NV April 5, 2013
- Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigator Training, Orlando, FL September 2014
Certification
- ARRT Certified, 1999
- ARRT (R)(MR) Certified, 1999
- ARRT (R)(MR)(M) Certified, 2012
- CBPN-IC Breast Health Navigator Certified, 2013
- TNCC Certification 4/6/23
- BLS Certification 10/25/22-10/31/24
- ACLS Certification 1/10/22-1/10/24
- PALS Certification 9/28/23-9/25
Accomplishments
Northern Maine Community College, Academic Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in Nursing, May 2018.
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses 4/2019
Timeline
ER RN/ICU RN
St. Joseph Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Per Diem Charge RN Adult Psychiatric Unit
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse Adult Unit 3 North
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
ICU RN
St. Joseph Healthcare
11.2021 - 06.2023
Hospice RN
Northern Home Care & Hospice
10.2021 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse Adult Unit 3 North
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Traveling Nurse-ICU
AMN Healthcare, Inc.
03.2020 - 05.2020
Supplemental Staffing/Float RN
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
Charge Nurse Critical Care Unit
Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2019
Breast Health Navigator/Mammography Technologist/MRI and CT Technologist
Cary Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2018
Lead MRI Technologist
Alliance Imaging
01.2006 - 01.2008
Lead MRI Technologist
Kings Medical, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Radiology Department Manager
Cary Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
Lead MRI Technologist
NEHE-MRI, LLC
01.1999 - 01.2002
X-ray technologist
Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Maine Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Eastern Maine Community College
- ARRT Certified, 1999
- ARRT (R)(MR) Certified, 1999
- ARRT (R)(MR)(M) Certified, 2012
- CBPN-IC Breast Health Navigator Certified, 2013
- TNCC Certification 4/6/23
- BLS Certification 10/25/22-10/31/24
- ACLS Certification 1/10/22-1/10/24
- PALS Certification 9/28/23-9/25
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