Kimberley Deboer
Saint Augustine
Summary
Experienced LPN with a comprehensive background in patient care, including medication administration and wound care. Demonstrated ability to assess patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while maintaining accurate medical records. Proficient in care planning, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support to patients and families during challenging times. Committed to adhering to safety standards and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations throughout all aspects of care delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Dream Life Legacy Inc
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN
Private Home Health Care
Saint Augustine
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Accountant
Evergreen Lifestyles Management
Saint Augustine
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing documents and preparing correspondence.
- Organized community events such as open houses and home owner appreciation days.
- Updated homeowner records and maintained accurate files for all homeowners.
- Compiled detailed reports on property conditions, occupancy rates and financial performance.
- Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, emails and website content.
- Assisted in creating budgets for each property based on projected income and expenses.
- Collected monthly assessments, hoa fees, deposits and payments.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient communication
- Patient education
- Time management
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient documention
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR software
- Care planning
- Charting and recording
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Quickbooks
- Data inputting
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative support
- Spreadsheet proficiency
Certification
- CPR/BLS certified
- Up to date on CEU hours
Timeline
LPN
Dream Life Legacy Inc
09.2023 - 04.2024
LPN
Private Home Health Care
10.2022 - 04.2023
Accountant
Evergreen Lifestyles Management
02.2016 - 03.2020
LPN - Nursing
Jersey College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Keiser University