Kimberly Atkinson
Benton,AR
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record, demonstrating exceptional skills in clinical judgment and compassion. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced patient care. Skilled in geriatric care and health screening, showcasing leadership in nursing staff coordination and patient advocacy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Saline Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN Care Plan Coordinator
Four Seasons Assisted Living
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN Supervisor
Heartland Rehab and Nursing Home
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
DON, MDS
Crestpark Retirement Inn
01.1998 - 01.2012
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
Helena, AR05.1997
Skills
- Community health
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Data Collection
- Health screening
Timeline
RN
Saline Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
RN
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2021 - Current
RN Care Plan Coordinator
Four Seasons Assisted Living
07.2015 - 07.2020
RN Supervisor
Heartland Rehab and Nursing Home
03.2015 - 03.2016
DON, MDS
Crestpark Retirement Inn
01.1998 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
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