Kimberly Barnes
Athens,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable LPN with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Ohio Health OPG-Urology
Athens Ohio
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Assisted in patient education regarding treatment plans and postoperative care procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe clinical environment.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN
State of Ohio Dept of Corrections
Lancaster Ohio
04.2006 - 06.2024
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Conducted routine assessments and reported changes in patient conditions promptly to nursing staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
LPN
Family Health Care
Mcarthur Ohio
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
Education
-2 - Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHSkills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
Timeline
LPN
Ohio Health OPG-Urology
07.2024 - 02.2026
LPN
State of Ohio Dept of Corrections
04.2006 - 06.2024
LPN
Family Health Care
08.2004 - 03.2006
-2 - Nursing
Hocking College