Kim Paradis
Fort Kent,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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Maine Medical Center
06.2007 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Certified Nurses Aide
Northern Maine Medical Center
07.2002 - 06.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Fort Kent
05.2007
Skills
- Patient Assessments/Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Shared Governance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Inpatient/Outpatient Mental Health Care
- Nursing management and supervising
- Medical Recordkeeping
Certification
- SAFE - Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner for Adult/Adolescent population- 2015-current
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC -Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Maine Medical Center
06.2007 - Current
Certified Nurses Aide
Northern Maine Medical Center
07.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maine Fort Kent
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