Kimberely Cruz
103 Northwood Dr, Slidell,
Summary
Proven Registered Nurse from Slidell Memorial Hospital Main, excelling in delivering top-notch patient care and mentoring new staff. Expert in postpartum and newborn care, with a knack for administering immunizations and conducting physical assessments. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care and efficient medication administration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital Main
08.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Make assignments for staffing for current staff and oncoming shift
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2018
- Cum Laude Graduate
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.2016
- Charity School of Nursing
- Honor Graduate
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Sigma Alpha Chi
Skills
Charge Nurse
Certification
- Louisiana RN license- RN152651
- Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Slidell Memorial Hospital Main
08.2016 - Current
University of Louisiana At Lafayette - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Delgado Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
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