Kimberley C. Ives
Camp Wood
Summary
Goal-oriented Charge Nurse decisive in managing and optimizing unit care delivery. Thoroughly monitors patients and staff for proactive intervention. Empathetic LVN with highest integrity and deep passion for bringing comfort and dignity to patients. Delivers quality care in under-resources and high-stress medical settings. Motivated to positively improve field of nursing through direct and individualized patient centered care. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Cedar Hills Geriatric Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Community care Hondo Texas
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered and medication and documented dosages and times.
- Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Monitored patient health and administered basic care.
- Applied appropriate interventions to progress patients towards wellness.
- Implemented nursing interventions identified in individualized care plans.
- Employed nursing process in assessing, planning and carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Bandera Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Checked on patients frequently to assess needs and monitor conditions.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients.
- Observed patients and notified nursing supervisor of changes and concerns.
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record.
- Collected laboratory samples for examination and testing purposes.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Charge Nurse
Cedar Hills Geriatric Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered and medication and documented dosages and times.
- Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Monitored patient health and administered basic care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Uvalde Healthcare and rehabilitation
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered and medication and documented dosages and times.
- Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Monitored patient health and administered basic care.
LVN charge nurse
Brookdale Gaudalupe River Plaza (FACILITY CLOSED)
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Delegated assignments and monitored performance against objectives to support operating efficiency.
- Served as subject matter expert to assist staff with clinical questions and concerns.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges to support unit.
- Worked Covid 19 Isolation unit.
- Monitored wound vac
- Administered IV fluids and antibiotics
- Business closed
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clear Springs Ranch Aquilla ( Facility Closed)
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Administered and medication and documented dosages and times.
- Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Checked on patients frequently to assess needs and monitor conditions.
- Drug and alcohol testing for rehab
- Business closed down in oct 2019
LVN
Cedar Hills Geriatric Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered and medication and documented dosages and times.
- Reported status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
- Monitored patient health and administered basic care.
- Assisted with laboratory diagnostics, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
Education
LVN - LVN
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, Texas05.1998
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Reporting and documentation
- Nurse training
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Patient and family communication
- Charting and recording
- Evidence-based nursing
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Tuberculosis testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
Timeline
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Cedar Hills Geriatric Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
LVN CHARGE NURSE
Bandera Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Community care Hondo Texas
04.2023 - 11.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
Cedar Hills Geriatric Center
09.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Uvalde Healthcare and rehabilitation
02.2022 - 06.2022
LVN charge nurse
Brookdale Gaudalupe River Plaza (FACILITY CLOSED)
04.2019 - 10.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Clear Springs Ranch Aquilla ( Facility Closed)
06.2018 - 10.2018
LVN
Cedar Hills Geriatric Center
01.2017 - 06.2018
LVN - LVN
Southwest Texas Junior College
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