Kimberely "Kimbere" Trott

• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
• Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Assisted in developing continuing education programs, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
• Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
• Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
• Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
• Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
• Continues collaboration and communication while working in labor and delivery. I have over 30 years of experience in a level 3 L&D unit. I have, also< worked as an OBDT for 4 years prior to becoming a RN. I appreciative to be an active part of the the O'Connor Team. I look forward to assisting night shift in improving the staffing gaps.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed from Triage to Delivery/Recovery.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.

Same as OBST at Good Samaritan Hospital.

• Worked with Charge Nurse to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases, set up cases for vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, hysterectomy and PPTL.