Kim Watson, RN
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Registered Nurse licensed in State of Alabama with strong clinical background. ALmost 30 years of experience in clinical setting, providing thorough patient care to diverse populations. Recognized as a trusted and esteemed professional. Well-known for being honest, cooperative, and fair in leadership roles. Stellar reputation for nursing excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAB Sports Medicine
01.2022 - Current
- Sports medicine and orthopedic clinics. Patient intake, procedures, scheduling, phone calls, inventory, supply ordering and daily clinic activities
Same Day Services RN
Ascension St. Vincent's East Campus
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Charge Nurse
- Pre & Post OP Surgical and Radiological procedures
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
09.1993 - 09.2020
- 26-year career, spanning various duties and departments as: Hospital Admission Team RN/ CDU
- Health histories
- Medication reconciliation list
- Floor nursing to include direct patient care
- Secretary/Administrative duties as needed
Pre-Admission Testing - Patient Care Supervisor RN
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
02.2006 - 07.2016
- Served as a RN, Charge Nurse and promoted to Patient Care Supervisor. Established reputation for nursing excellence acting as liaison between patients and physicians
- Oversaw and managed seven clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Additional duties included venipuncture, EKG's, computer charting, supply management, staffing, scheduling, Patient advocacy and teaching.
- Honesty, fairness, willingness to help others, and effectively resolving conflicts earned me a reputation as a valuable team player.
Anesthesia Resource Management RN
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
Birmingham, AL
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Assisted the Anesthesiologist with pre-operative interview phone calls.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN/RT - Charge Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
02.2000 - 02.2006
- Duties included working as a Registered Nurse and Radiologic Technologist
- Promoted to Charge Nurse
- Supervised 10+ individuals
- Responsible and accountable for Cardiac Catheterization Lab operations, provision of quality care and appropriate utilization of available resources.
- Delegated, coordinated, and evaluated patient care provided to all outpatient and inpatient catheterization procedures.
- Specialized in charges, scheduling, assisting with procedures, vendor reception, conscious sedation, ACLS, CPR, cardioversion, EP studies, pacemakers, vascular procedures, and recovery.
5 Main, Pain Lab, Neurosurgery Post Op, and Cardiac Care RN
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
12.1996 - 02.2000
- Responsibilities included caring for outpatient and inpatient neurosurgery, pain management, cardiac patients, and Pain lab.
- Pre and post op for cardiac and pain lab patients.
- Assisted the physician with pain lab procedures.
- Performed conscious sedation.
Radiologic Technologist RT
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
08.1993 - 12.1996
- Performed diagnostic imaging for emergency department, surgery, ICU, orthopedics, as well as all departments in the hospital.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01.1996
Associate in Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01.1993
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Administrative initiative
- Adept in problem resolution
- Composed under pressure
- Handles logistics efficiently
- Unparalleled attention to detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Alabama Board of Nursing, 1-081977, 12/31/26
- Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA), 04/30/28
- American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), 02/28/25
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (RT), 07/31/23, 27796
- Basic Life Support/CPR, 07/31/2
Timeline
UAB Sports Medicine
01.2022 - Current
Same Day Services RN
Ascension St. Vincent's East Campus
01.2020 - 01.2021
Anesthesia Resource Management RN
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
03.2008 - 09.2008
Pre-Admission Testing - Patient Care Supervisor RN
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
02.2006 - 07.2016
Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN/RT - Charge Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
02.2000 - 02.2006
5 Main, Pain Lab, Neurosurgery Post Op, and Cardiac Care RN
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
12.1996 - 02.2000
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
09.1993 - 09.2020
Radiologic Technologist RT
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Campus
08.1993 - 12.1996
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Associate in Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Jefferson State Community College