Kimberly Austrins
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Trinity Health Oakland, excelling in critical thinking and compassionate patient care. Proven expertise in enhancing patient outcomes through effective education and support. Skilled in precepting/mentoring new staff, fostering a collaborative environment while delivering high-quality care to diverse populations.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Oakland
2008.11 - Current
- Experience working Medical Surgical float pool including telemetry monitoring in all areas of the hospital. Working inpatient Psychiatric Unit, knowledge of and lead groups at Partial Day Hospital (Behavioral Health) OP facility. Knowledge working in Case Management and Behavioral Health UR. Currently working in Virtual Nursing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Genesys Health Park
2005.05 - 2008.11
- Registered Nurse caring for cardiac step-down patients including post-op CABG patients
- Registered Nurse working in Labor & Delivery Float Pool/Postpartum/Special Care Nursery/OR
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
Home Health of America
2007.07 - 2008.07
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Home management after inpatient hospitalization continuing care and education.
Registered Nurse
Clarkston Specialty Healthcare
2006.07 - 2007.06
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Working with long-term rehab and sub-acute patients in a skilled nursing facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI2005-05
Skills
- Documentation and charting, admissions/discharges
- EMR systems (EPIC)
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Care plan development
- Virtual Nursing (Teladoc, HillRom Status Board and Avigilon systems)
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting/Mentoring/Charge Nurse Role
- Mother Baby/Postpartum/Special Care Nursery/OR and L&D experience
- Diabetes management/Insulin Medication assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education/Insulin Pump knowledge
- Cardiac care
- Long-term care
- Home Health experience
- Case management & UR knowledge/Oakland County Chart Audits
- Mental health nursing
- Outpatient Behavioral Health: leading groups CBT/DBT therapies
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS certified
- CPI certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Oakland
2008.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Home Health of America
2007.07 - 2008.07
Registered Nurse
Clarkston Specialty Healthcare
2006.07 - 2007.06
Registered Nurse
Genesys Health Park
2005.05 - 2008.11
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College