Kimberla Johnson
Lexington,SC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6.5 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC Lexington
2022.02 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
2020.04 - 2021.10
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Nursing Assistant
Prisma Health Richland
2010.08 - 2017.04
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC08.2017
Associate of Arts -
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC05.2013
Associate of Science -
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC05.2013
Skills
- Family Communication
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Catheter Care
- Palliative Care
- Geriatric Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Diabetes management
- Patient Charting
- Patient Observation
- Specimen Collection
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC Lexington
2022.02 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
2020.04 - 2021.10
Nursing Assistant
Prisma Health Richland
2010.08 - 2017.04
Diploma - Nursing
Aiken Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Aiken Technical College
Associate of Science -
Aiken Technical College
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