Kimberley Bustamante
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Children's Hospital of Michigan, specializing in pediatric burn care, medical surgical care including Rehab patients. Involved in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Actively involved in certification of Burn unit and continuous improvement of the unit. As a charge nurse skilled in trauma and burn nursing, while effectively mentoring junior staff and fostering teamwork to elevate care standards.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, MI
03.1989 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to streamline care processes and improve communication.
- Advocate for patient families, providing education and emotional support during challenging situations.
- Mentor new nurses, sharing expert knowledge and clinical skills to enhance their professional development.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Prioritize patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, safe medication administration practices, and evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of hospital-acquired complications.
- Train staff on new protocols, ensuring compliance with hospital standards and regulations.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05-1992
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05-1990
Skills
- Medical/Surgical
- Charge Nurse
- Nurse Preceptor
- Trauma/Burns
- PICU/Ventilated patients
- Kidney Transplant
- Liver Transplant
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Presented at conferences and Grand Rounds
- Rehabilitation Services
- Threatened limb protocol
Accomplishments
I have presented at American Burn Association Conference and the Great Lakes Burn Conference. The topics being Burn prevention and the care of a burn involving flame/housefire/smoke inhalation.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital of Michigan
03.1989 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy