Kim Waller
Bell Buckle
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in providing comprehensive care to newborns, infants, toddlers and children. As an LPN for 13 years. I returned to college to receive my BSN and furthered my career working as a Pediatric RN at Centennial Medical Center. In the past I had a proven track record at Maxim Healthcare, adept in tracheostomy care and vent monitoring, and skilled in providing emotional support to patients and families. Excelled in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing patient care plans and achieving significant outcomes. Expertise in sterile dressing and educating families showcases a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care. Skilled in administering medications, delivering treatments and following best practices in pediatric healthcare. I am committed to delivering highest quality of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Pediatric Nurse
Tri Star Centennial
2023.10 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Performed advanced clinical skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, and NG tube placement with precision and attention to detail.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
2016.11 - 2023.12
- Provided trach care to include trach changes and suctioning and monitored vent settings of patients in a home setting.
- Administered enteral feedings and provided stoma care to patients with gastric and jejunal tubes.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN
Tennova Home Health
2016.01 - 2016.10
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN Office Nurse
Urology Associates Inc
2015.03 - 2015.12
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Set up sterile fields and assisted with in office procedures. Sterilized equipment after procedures.
LPN Office Nurse
Vanderbilt Adult Urologyof Cool Springs
2013.12 - 2015.03
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Set up sterile fields, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College of Nashville
Nashville, TN09.2023
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN08.2012
General Studies
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN2010
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care and Vent Monitoring
- Enteral Feedings and Stoma Care
- IV Administration
- Care Planning
- Intramuscular Injections
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Educating Families
- Assisting Physicians
- Medication Dispensing
- Sterile Dressing and Wound Vac Care
Timeline
RN Pediatric Nurse
Tri Star Centennial
2023.10 - Current
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
2016.11 - 2023.12
LPN
Tennova Home Health
2016.01 - 2016.10
LPN Office Nurse
Urology Associates Inc
2015.03 - 2015.12
LPN Office Nurse
Vanderbilt Adult Urologyof Cool Springs
2013.12 - 2015.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College of Nashville
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville
General Studies
Columbia State Community College
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