Kim Paquette
Brunswick,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Genesis Healthcare System
Lancaster, NH
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in compliance with Genesis Healthcare System protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
- Performed various tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, wound dressings and care according to established protocols.
- Provided guidance and support to less experienced staff members when needed and assisted them with difficult tasks if necessary.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Acted as a resource person for colleagues seeking clarification and assistance when dealing with complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
RN Obstetrics
Littleton Regional Hospital
Littleton, NH
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN Obstetrics
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
Lebanon, NH
02.1997 - 07.2018
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NH Community Technical College
Claremont, NH06-1998
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Emotional support
- Compassion and empathy
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Diabetes management
- Neonatal nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric nursing
- Perioperative nursing
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Wound care management
- Newborn care
- Maternity nursing
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Mental health nursing
- Procedure room preparation
Timeline
Staff RN
Genesis Healthcare System
02.2023 - Current
RN Obstetrics
Littleton Regional Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2021
RN Obstetrics
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
02.1997 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
NH Community Technical College
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