Kimberley Waterloo
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate registered nurse with a strong background in critical care, specifically in the cardiothoracic ICU. Possessing over 18 years of hands-on experience, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and ensuring their well-being. Currently pursuing an MSN in Nursing Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, set to graduate in December 2024. Recently completed a practicum at The George Washington University School of Nursing, focusing on enhancing knowledge in didactic and simulation learning techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Patient Care Director
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Of a 6 bed Cardiothoracic ICU and 8 bed step-down unit
ICU RN
The George Washington University Hospital
10.2006 - 08.2024
- Delivery of nursing component of ECMO education 2023-2024
- ICU RN preceptor from 2009-2011
- Cardiothoracic and ECMO RN preceptor from 2018-2024
- Cardiothoracic ICU RN from 2017-2024
- Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology RN from 2014-2017
- ICU RN in a combined neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical ICU from 2006- 2014
- ICU Team Leader from 2012-2014
- ICU Charge RN from 2011-2014
Medical/Surgical RN
Ventura County Medical Center
01.2005 - 09.2006
- At a Level I Trauma Center
- Step-down/Intermediate Care RN
- Experience in emergency, obstetrics/post-partum, telemetry, and pediatrics department
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
06.2022
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Nursing
Ventura College
Ventura, California12.2004
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Ventura College
Ventura, California12.2002
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2024
- Registered Nurse, District of Columbia, 2006
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 2011
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Affiliations
- Sigma Teta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2022
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), 2011
Awards and Acknowledgements
The 2011 George Washington University Hospital Zimmerman Critical Care Nurse of the Year, 01/01/11
Leadership Experience
- ICU Team Leader, 01/01/12-01/01/14
- ICU Charge RN, 01/01/11-01/01/14
- Co-chair of the Medication Committee, 01/01/10-01/01/14
- Nurse Practice Committee member, 01/01/11-01/01/14, Active in writing ICU nursing policies
Timeline
Assistant Patient Care Director
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
ICU RN
The George Washington University Hospital
10.2006 - 08.2024
Medical/Surgical RN
Ventura County Medical Center
01.2005 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts and Nursing
Ventura College
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Ventura College
- Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia, 2024
- Registered Nurse, District of Columbia, 2006
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 2011
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Master of Science - Nursing Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
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