Kimber Montgomery
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Multi-faceted, efficient and reliable Registered Nurse with previous Diversified skill sets acquired through different careers experiences covering administrative support, critical thinking & task prioritization. Excellent inter-personal communication and documentation skills. I have a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment. Highly adept at working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in effectively using Cerner/Epic/Axcess to manage patient care and run reports to audit on a PCU floor. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Home Health
04.2024 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care in home health settings, focusing on patient safety and individualized care plans
- Provided comprehensive home health services to a diverse range of patients, including those with chronic conditions, post-operative care, and end-of-life needs.
- Conducted patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and administered medications.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and self-care.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Florida
- Over [Number] years of experience in home health nursing
- Proficient in wound care, medication administration, and patient education
- Skilled in case management, assessment, and treatment planning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong patient-family relationships
- Dedicated to providing quality care, adhering to ethical and regulatory standards
Nursing Clinical Coordinator
Advent Health Dade City
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Served as a Clinical Coordinator for a 31-bed busy PCU Unit
- Performed Chart Audits for the floor maintaining the SOP
- Oversaw and managed the clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- High level of personal accountability
- Processed and maintained daily reports to efficiently audit patient care documentation and determine patients at risk for injury.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate floor staff
- Facilitated an ongoing assessment of patient/family needs
- Evaluated patients needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow on a very busy PCU unit
- Attended daily multidisciplinary rounds with physicians and case management to determine to the implementation of care plans for all patients on the unit.
- Closely monitored patients identified by the RN to be clinically unstable or of high acuity.
- Closely collaborated with the management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy patient/staff needs.
- Creative management of patient flow during high census with reduced number of available patient rooms and staffing challenges.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient wellbeing or prevent effective patient experience.
- Strong communication skills with physicians to ensure excellent patient care is given.
Staff nurse
Advent Health Dade City
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Currently working in Advent Health Dade City Florida as a progressive care nurse for 1.7 years now.
- Skilled PCU nurse
- Bariatric treatment knowledge
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Committed to compliance reporting
- PCU cases handled: Cardiac such as MI, CHF, Cardiac arythmias, DVT/PE, Pre/post cardiac catheterization, removal of radial sheaths, AICD/Pacemaker placement.
- Competent in usual PCU cases: Corona Virus, Pneumonia, COPD, Pt on a Bi-pap machine, Hemo and peritoneal dialysis, AKI, Sepsis, Stroke, and Diabetes hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
- Handle common PCU drips: Nitroglycerin, Diltiazem, Amioderone, and Heparin
- Competent in wound care: Post surgical wound care, all stages of a pressure injury, Central/Pice lines, IV insertion, blood draws
- ACLS and BCLS certified
- Team player
- Flexible and open minded to criticisms for improvement
- Treat clients with respect and dignit
CVS
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintains and assures clinical standards and all infectious disease practices according to protocol
- Prepare Covid vaccine for administration
- Educate patients on the Covid-19 vaccine used by CVS and inform of any updates
- Provided and administered the Covid-19 vaccine to Long term care facilities and Inside CVS locations
- Worked collaboratively within a structured process to transfer the vaccine safely
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions
Northdale Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained safety measures for prevention of the COVID-19 virus
- Actively assessed pts daily for signs and symptoms of the COVID virus
- Worked on the COVID-19 hall as assigned
- Worked on the post-acute short term care unit
- Delivered coordinated nursing care for an assignment of 20 patients
- Utilized both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment in providing
- Managed, delegated, and supervised the CNA’s assigned to my assignment.
- Assessed the patients and provided wound care as needed and ordered by physician
- Admit and discharge of patients to and from the facility
- Communicated and informed family members of their loved ones change in status
- Administered medications, including pain medication
- Provided on going assistance with physicians and geriatric healthcare providers from routine appointments to crises management.
STARN (Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses” Program with HCA
10.2019 - 01.2019
- 16- week program comprised of didactic training, simulation, and preceptorship
- Acquired: BLS, ACLS, NIH, CPI, PALS, ENTCC, TNCC, EKG interpretation certifications
- Experience in TRAMA care under preceptor
EELP Para
Pride Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Leading small group instruction designed by the teacher
- Providing assistance for personal care of students
- Facilitating interactions between students
- Executing other, often unseen, but very important tasks for the classroom community.
- Working with children with delayed progress in speech and development & children diagnosed with Autism
Elementary Teacher
Pride Elementary School
05.2002 - 12.2013
- Taught 1st & 2nd grade with an average of 18 students per class
- Encourage positive learning experiences
- Created open communication with parents and received positive parent feedback
- Established open-door policy, improving communication and trust with students and parents
- Collaborated with staff members in developing school activities and joint lessons that resulted in improved state scores
- Score Accomplished/Exemplary on all classroom observations by Principle & Peer Evaluators
Education
State of Florida Education Certification - undefined
Tampa, FLHillsborough County Alternative Certification Program - undefined
Tampa, FLAssociates of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburgh, FL07.2019
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Oswego State University of New York
Oswego, NY05.1992
Transferred Credits - undefined
Duchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY01.1990
Skills
- Certified/proficient in documenting with AXXES & EPIC
- Nursing certifications: CPR and BLS
- Interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail orientation and multitasking
- Client satisfaction focus
- Analytical skills in nursing practice
- Cultural competence
- Problem analysis and solution implementation
- Feedback acceptance and improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- TEAS Exam 1/2017
- General Knowledge Exam 8/2007
- Professional Exam 8/2007
- ATI 5/2019
- NCLEX 7/2019
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- TEAS Exam
- General Knowledge Exam School district of Hillsborough County
- Professional Exam School district of Hillsborough County
- ATI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Home Health
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Clinical Coordinator
Advent Health Dade City
12.2022 - 04.2024
Staff nurse
Advent Health Dade City
07.2021 - 12.2022
CVS
01.2021 - 06.2021
Northdale Rehabilitation Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
STARN (Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Registered Nurses” Program with HCA
10.2019 - 01.2019
EELP Para
Pride Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
Elementary Teacher
Pride Elementary School
05.2002 - 12.2013
State of Florida Education Certification - undefined
Hillsborough County Alternative Certification Program - undefined
Associates of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Oswego State University of New York
Transferred Credits - undefined
Duchess Community College
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