Kimberly A. Parker
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 1 year and 9 months of direct patient care experience specializing in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care 16-bed unit. Proficient in managing critically ill infants and children with complex congenital and acquired heart diseases. Proven ability to deliver evidence-based care in high-acuity settings while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams. Dedicated to improving outcomes and providing family-centered support during critical hospitalizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions pre/post-surgery
- Manage patients on invasive monitoring (arterial lines, CVPs, central lines, PICC lines) and advanced therapies such as ECMO, nitric oxide, mechanical ventilation.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, intensivists, cardiac surgeons, and respiratory therapists to develop and execute individualized care plans.
- Administer vasoactive drips, inotropes, and sedation per protocol to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- Utilize critical thinking and rapid decision-making in emergent situations, including codes and rapid responses.
- Cared for patients with multi-system organ dysfunction, post-surgical recovery, and respiratory failure.
- Monitored and interpreted continuous cardiac and vital sign data to identify early signs of deterioration.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and implemented evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Provided emotional support and education to families during stressful hospitalizations.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes.
- Bereavement Committee Member.
Student Nurse Assistant
Crouse Health
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted nursing staff with documenting vital signs and answering calls bells.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology & Hepatology of CNY
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Fitness Center Student Worker
Clarkson University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Customer Service and Front Desk Management
Student Worker of Undergraduate Admissions
Clarkson University
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Provide information to prospective students and families.
- Lead tours around campus for prospective students.
- Answered phone calls and scheduled visits for prospective students.
- Clean, organize and re-stock admissions office.
Customer Service Representative
Marshalls Department Store
12.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and completing transactions.
Server
Waterfront Tavern
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Customer Service Representative
Kinney Drugs
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
Server
Sapori Cucina
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica University
Utica, New York12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major, Medicine and Healthcare Minor
Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York05.2022
High School Diploma -
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
06-2018
Skills
- Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
- Vital Sign and Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Pre and Post-Operative Care for Congenital Heart Defects
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Including ECMO
- Arrhythmia Recognition & Intervention
- Central Line & Arterial Line Care
- Family & Patient Education
- Emergency Response & Code Management
- EPIC Documentation System
- Blood Transfusion
- Patient Safety
- Ventilator Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Complete Patient Assessments Ranging From Neonates to Adults
- Management of Chest Tubes
Certification
- Registered Nurse License — New York State
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Mandated Reporter
Achievements
- UR Strong Stars
- Most Enthusiastic
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Assistant
Crouse Health
03.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
Gastroenterology & Hepatology of CNY
05.2021 - 01.2023
Customer Service Representative
Marshalls Department Store
12.2020 - 12.2020
Fitness Center Student Worker
Clarkson University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Server
Waterfront Tavern
06.2019 - 08.2020
Student Worker of Undergraduate Admissions
Clarkson University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Customer Service Representative
Kinney Drugs
08.2017 - 05.2020
Server
Sapori Cucina
05.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica University
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major, Medicine and Healthcare Minor
Clarkson University
High School Diploma -
Cicero-North Syracuse High School