Kimberly Ard
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Premier Gastroenterology, excelling in patient care and documentation accuracy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate support and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and critical thinking, fostering collaborative team environments to optimize care delivery and improve health outcomes. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Premier Gastroenterology
Fayetteville, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated patient intake and documentation processes to enhance accuracy of medical records.
- Conducted patient engagement to collect vital signs and health histories.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to optimize appointment scheduling processes.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information by adhering to HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
- Engaged in continuous training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of healthcare practices.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families to enhance trust and facilitate open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Enhanced patient experience through delivery of compassionate and attentive nursing services.
- Facilitated patient preparation for diagnostic testing by clearly explaining procedures, providing reassurance, and addressing inquiries.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Resource Nurse
Carrolton of Dunn
Dunn, NC
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated patient assessments to enhance care planning and delivery accuracy.
- Facilitated collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care coordination.
- Oversaw patient flow management and prioritized tasks to enhance nursing staff efficiency.
- Ensured accuracy of documentation in electronic health records to uphold compliance standards.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare providers without delay.
- Exhibited adaptability in rapidly changing environments, showcasing resilience under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients and families navigating challenging medical circumstances.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through delivery of attentive and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Documented treatments provided to patients. Administered medications and IVs as prescribed. Delivered discharge instructions and outlined follow-up care plans.
- Delivered skilled, timely, and composed emergency response for critically ill patients.
- Ensured adherence to personal and health data procedures to maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and safety protocols in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs to ensure timely interventions and appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams during care plan meetings, ensuring comprehensive approaches to patient care were developed and implemented effectively.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry advancements and incorporating new knowledge into daily practice.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through effective collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations.
- Optimized staffing levels through efficient resource allocation during high census periods or staff shortages.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently following infection control guidelines and reporting any potential hazards or safety concerns.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
LPN Charge Nurse
Highland House Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Fayetteville, NC
05.2004 - 12.2021
- Supervised daily nursing operations and coordinated patient care among nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols during shift management.
- Mentored and trained junior nurses, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff regarding patient needs and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as per physician orders.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing interdisciplinary communication among healthcare teams.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing incidence of healthcare-associated infections.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Attended and completed MDS training.
- Attended and completed SPICE training.
LPN Charge Nurse
Carrolton of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
06.1996 - 05.2004
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supervised daily nursing operations and coordinated patient care among nursing staff.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff regarding patient needs and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as per physician orders.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LPN Charge Nurse
Village Green Rehabilitation
Fayetteville, NC
06.1993 - 05.1996
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff regarding patient needs and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as per physician orders.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and outcomes.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands Adult Daycare
Cayce, SC
05.1992 - 06.1993
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing interdisciplinary communication among healthcare teams.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and outcomes.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
08.1990 - 05.1992
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and outcomes.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Alexandria Vocational Institute
Alexandria, LA08.1990
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FL06.1982
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Immunization administration
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Nursing documentation
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient support
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and flexible
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient charting
- Procedure explanation
- Patient observation
- Nursing staff supervision
- Administrative functions
- Teamwork
Vital signs monitoring
Immunization administration
Leadership
Nursing documentation
Catheter care
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Appointment scheduling
Compassion and empathy
Care plan development
Diagnostic testing
Routine medical procedures
Critical thinking
Wound care
Patient support
Attention to detail
Responsible and dependable
Adaptable and flexible
CPR/AED
Specimen collection
Strong clinical judgment
Patient charting
Intravenous medications
Staff supervision
Conditions reporting
Infection control
Care planning and modifications
Patient observation
Wound dressing and suturing
Management team support
Nursing staff supervision
Administrative functions
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Phlebotomy techniques
Leadership qualities
Certification
SPICE
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Premier Gastroenterology
02.2025 - Current
Resource Nurse
Carrolton of Dunn
01.2022 - 01.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Highland House Rehabilitation and Healthcare
05.2004 - 12.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Carrolton of Fayetteville
06.1996 - 05.2004
LPN Charge Nurse
Village Green Rehabilitation
06.1993 - 05.1996
LPN Charge Nurse
Helping Hands Adult Daycare
05.1992 - 06.1993
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
08.1990 - 05.1992
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Alexandria Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School