Kim Walters
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
South Shore Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Clinical Services Manager (RN)
ATRIUS VNACARE
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Mentored junior team members by providing guidance on best practices in their roles while fostering professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Manage productivity expectations of Nursing, Therapies and Paraprofessionals.
- Coordinated staffing schedules for optimal coverage during peak hours without compromising employee satisfaction or violating labor laws.
- Streamlined clinical operations by identifying areas for improvement, including workflow optimization and resource allocation.
Special Procedures Registered Nurse (RN)
Atrius Healthcare Endoscopy
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Assists with Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures while ensuring proper labeling of specimens, detailed documentation and maintaining standard precautions
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Monitor patients in the recovery room after procedures and discharge them when they return to baseline condition
- Provide discharge teaching when patient arrives and at time of discharge
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Assessed acute or chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration or life-threatening instability
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
South Shore Medical Center
02.2010 - 05.2013
- Point of care testing such as rapid strep, influenza swab, urine test.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA06.2025
Registered Nursing -
Quincy College
Quincy, Massachusetts05.2007
Skills
Critical Thinking
Airway Management
Delegation and Motivation
Emergency Care
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient Assessments
IV Insertion
Trauma Nursing
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
South Shore Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Services Manager (RN)
ATRIUS VNACARE
07.2018 - 11.2021
Special Procedures Registered Nurse (RN)
Atrius Healthcare Endoscopy
04.2016 - 07.2018
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN)
South Shore Medical Center
02.2010 - 05.2013
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
08.2007 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Registered Nursing -
Quincy College
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