Kimberlin Christopher
Mandeville,LA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with 18+ years of experience in various healthcare settings seeks challenging and fulfilling career with well established health care organization. Looking to expand my area of expertise and provide excellent patient centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Speciality
Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2019 - 10.2025
- collaborated with Interventional Radiology physicians, fellows, PAs, NPs, and teammates to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- communicated directly with physicians/fellows/PAs/NPs via Epic Secure Chat or face to face using excellent communication skills.
- provided professional nursing care to multiple patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures or diagnostic testing in other modalities within the Radiology department.
- documented professional nursing care in the EHR (Epic Hyperspace) in a timely manner.
- responsible for pre-oping outpatients and/or inpatients for his/her Interventional Radiology procedures.
- responsible for recovering patients from his/her Interventional Radiology procedures.
- identified potential procedural and moderate sedation complications and responded promptly as necessary.
- administered medication following the 5 Rights of Medication Administration via various routes.
- assessed patients' pain levels and treated pain according to MD orders.
- performed phlebotomy on patients as needed.
- establishing IV access for patients needing intravenous support during procedures or diagnostic imaging studies.
- accessed patients' port-a-caths as needed for contrast administration.
- supported physicians during procedures including Trialysis line placements, Lumbar Punctures, and Paracentesis/Thoracentesis.
- accurately recorded intake & output in the EHR when needed.
- assisted CT technologists with Cardiac CTAs when assigned.
- managed patients' central lines and/or PICC lines when undergoing diagnostic radiology services.
- responded quickly to emergent situations arising on the Minor Procedure Unit.
- provided patient and family teaching as applicable and documented this education in the EHR.
Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
Bridge City, LA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- supervised LPNs in a busy, multi-provider correctional facility infirmary.
- collaborated with providers to deliver exceptional patient care.
- communicated directly with providers using excellent communication skills.
- recorded relevant information in the EHR (ERMA).
- responded to medical emergencies that occurred in the facility.
- assessed and/or treated inmates after altercations, accidents, etc. and documented professional nursing care accordingly.
- assessed and/or treated inmates for common issues such as allergies, colds, headaches, etc. and
documented professional nursing care accordingly. - assessed transfers and/or new intakes upon arrival to the facility.
- administered medication following the 5 Rights of Medication Administration via various routes.
- performed urine drug screens as per protocol.
- performed phlebotomy on inmates as needed.
- performed wound care on inmates as needed.
- monitored inmates admitted to the infirmary and/or reported any significant changes/issues to the
appropriate provider. - educated inmates on various topics daily and as needed.
Registered Nurse
LCMC Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
04.2016 - 12.2017
- supervised LPNs and MAs in a busy, multi-provider Oncology Clinic located on University Medical Center's campus.
- coordinated efforts with Chemo-Infusion and/or Radiation Therapy to ensure superior patient care.
- communicated directly with physicians/fellows/PAs using excellent communication skills.
- timely recorded relevant information in EHR (EPIC Hyperspace).
- responded to Rapid Responses and/or Code Blues that occurred in the Cancer Center.
- assessed Oncology patients prior to provider consultations.
- administered medication following the 5 Rights of Medication Administration via various routes.
- accessed patients' port-a-caths using sterile technique to perform monthly maintenance.
- supported providers during in-clinic procedures including bone marrow biopsies, port-a-cath removals, pap smears, endometrial biopsies, etc.
- assisted providers with medication refills, medical record requests, etc.
- performed phone triage and provided patient instructions based on his/her symptoms.
- provided individualized patient education on a variety of topics and documented appropriately in the EHR.
- responsible for entering billing for facility charges and clinic services provided.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado-Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-2006
Skills
- Epic documentation
- Procedure assistance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Sedation management
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN117748, original issue date 3/17/2007, expires 1/31/2026.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, expires 11/30/2026.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 11/30/2026.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 3/31/2026.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Speciality
Ochsner Health
05.2019 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
LCMC Health
04.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado-Charity School of Nursing