Kimberley Laird
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Care Coordinator
Central Ohio Primary Care
09.2017 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
RN, Bed Coordinator
Fairfield Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses to determine level of care placement in the facility.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted utilization reviews on admitted patients to determine OBS or Inpatient status using Milliman and Interqual criteria
RN, Emergency Department
Grant Medical Center
06.2007 - 02.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN, Emergency Department
Mt Carmel East Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2007
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN
Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
1992 - 2003
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH09.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Service Technology
Columbus Technical Institute
Columbus, OH06.1986
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Research and Compile Medical Records for review
Certification
RN License: #RN243780
BLS Provider : Issue date 08/23/22, Renew by 08/2024
Timeline
Emergency Department Care Coordinator
Central Ohio Primary Care
09.2017 - Current
RN, Bed Coordinator
Fairfield Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2016
RN, Emergency Department
Grant Medical Center
06.2007 - 02.2015
RN, Emergency Department
Mt Carmel East Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2007
RN
Grant Medical Center
1992 - 2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Service Technology
Columbus Technical Institute
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