Kimberley Downer
IIA Pediatric Healthcare
Walled Lake,MI
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience providing pediatric telephone-triage care. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Experienced with Epic electronic medical records.
Work History
Registered Nurse
13 Years 8 Months- Perform health assessments via telephone and determine appropriate course of action
- Provide patient education
- Perform detailed documentation in Epic
- Proficient in pediatric telephone triage protocols to: evaluate patient concerns, identify urgent symptoms, and determine appropriate disposition
- Generate referrals to specialty services based on provider recommendations
- Review patient charts and complete required school documentation accurately
- Train new hires on office procedures, workflows and nurse responsibilities
- Process lab and diagnostic test orders and coordinated follow up as needed
- Coordinate care between clinical laboratories, other specialty offices, pharmacies
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Direct patient care on a Telemetry PCU Unit
- Coordinate patient care with physician direction to ensure comprehensive treatment
- Support patients in performing daily living activities
- Through assessments and documentation in power chart
- Educated patients on admission and discharge procedures to enhance understanding and compliance
Registered Nurse
6 Months- Provide direct care to adults and youth in correction facility, while adhering to safety protocols
- Deliver safe patient care under physician direction, promoting optimal health outcomes
- Administer medications and update of MARs
- Detailed documentation and SOAP notes
- Admission assessments of youth
- Conduct admission assessments for youth entering the facility.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
- Licensure obtained August 2011
- Skills related to program include: ADLs, IV & other ordered medication administration, wound care, documentation, head to toe assessments, mental health, therapeutic care, taking vital signs and linen changes
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Skills
Skills acquired: leadership
self discipline
time management
collaborative and independent work
pediatric nursing
electronic health records and clinical documentation
critical thinking
patient/family education
clinical judgment
symptom assessment
and care coordination.
Certification
Current: RN Licensure #4704286870 expires 8/2028, Current: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) expires 10/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IIA Pediatric Healthcare
01.2013 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More
Registered Nurse
Correctional Health Care Maxey Boys Training School
01.2012 - 07.2012Read More
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science from Fisheries and Wildlife Management
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Washtenaw Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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