Kimberley Dowe- Mckenzie
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Boca Regional Hospital, specializing in Oncology/Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units. Expert in medication and IV administration, patient assessments, and delivering compassionate care. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction and safety, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Skilled in building therapeutic relationships and advocating for patient needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Medical-Surgical Unit
Boca Regional Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Centre
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, telemetry data, and overall health status.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall performance of the medical telemetry unit.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as a clinical resource for new nurses during their orientation process.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to medical telemetry patients.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to establish baseline data for each patient upon admission to the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and implementation, resulting in optimized patient care.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights by addressing their concerns regarding treatment plans effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the development and updating of nursing care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and goals for optimal recovery.
- Administered prescribed medications and therapies safely, adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, drug interactions, and potential side effects.
- Promoted teamwork through effective communication with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across all departments involved in patient care services delivery.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in unit committees, staff meetings, and continuing education opportunities.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing individualized discharge plans and coordinating follow-up care with primary providers.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing complications or further decline.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering a listening ear and providing appropriate psychosocial interventions as needed.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring timely communication among healthcare team members and proper documentation of patient progress.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and families based on trust and empathy, ultimately improving patient satisfaction levels.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
HCI College
Fort Lauderdale, FL02.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
Certification
Registered Nurse License #9603803
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Medical-Surgical Unit
Boca Regional Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Centre
05.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
HCI College
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