Kimberley Ward
Lancaster,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated and conscientious Registered Nurse with 18 years acute-care, hospital experience. My values include integrity in healthcare in all facets of life, circumstances and age. I am an attentive listener, multi-discipinary team player, patient advocate and provider of care aligned to patient goals. I am an effective communicator, and detail-oriented to ensure the best possible patient health outcomes. I am able to anticipate and proactively intervene ahead of a crisis. I enjoy patient teaching and empowering health literacy and self-determination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Neogen Home Health Care
Hayward, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked doing home health nursing performing in-home nursing care and teaching patients about their condition to empower them
PACU Nurse
Advanced Endoscopy & Pain Center
Lancaster, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked in PACU to stabilize and support patients who underwent procedures requiring sedation
Telemetry/Stroke Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Hospital
Mission Hills, CA
04.2011 - 08.2017
- Worked on the Telemetry/Stroke/Traumatic Brain Injury unit for 3 years, and; Float Pool for 3 years
Telemetry Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
06.2004 - 12.2014
- Worked on the Telemetry unit for 4 years; on the Telemetry/Stroke unit for 4 years and; Float Pool for 2 years
Education
Bachelor's degree -
University of Texas at Arlington
09.2024
Associate degree - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12.2001
Skills
- EHR 18 years
- HIPAA compliant
- Critical thinker
- Follow policy and protocols
- Prioritization
- Collaboration with healthcare providers
- Delegation of tasks
- Strong assessment skills
- Hardworking
- Goal planning
- Drug administration, 8 rights
- Sterile procedures
- Following doctor’s orders
- Following facility procedures
- Resourceful
- Care plans
- Teaching and educating patients
- Patient rapport
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, 235412886129, 01/25
- ACLS, American Heart Association, 04170560468, 09/2024
License
California License, #621009, 11/30/26
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Neogen Home Health Care
11.2023 - 04.2024
PACU Nurse
Advanced Endoscopy & Pain Center
09.2022 - 12.2023
Telemetry/Stroke Nurse
Providence Holy Cross Hospital
04.2011 - 08.2017
Telemetry Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2014
Bachelor's degree -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate degree - Nursing
Antelope Valley College
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