Kimberly Bates
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering [Number]+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Management - Zachary Manor Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantaged Medical Personal
02.2022 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Correctional Nurse
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in adjusting to diverse work settings while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
CNA Instructor
Mia's Medical
11.2015 - Current
- Increased student satisfaction by fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that catered to individual needs and goals.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive and effective training program.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies to optimize learning outcomes.
Detox Nurse
Saint Christopher Addiction Wellness
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided guidance and support to newly-hired nursing staff, sharing knowledge and expertise in the field of detox nursing.
- Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reduced relapse occurrences through thorough patient assessments, personalized care plans, and ongoing support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Correctional Nurse
EMS/ Prison Medical Services
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Senior Prison Healthcare Tech/ Shift Supervisor, Lead LPN. Supervise and assign daily assignments for three to five shift nurses.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective communication with healthcare providers during inmate transfers or hospitalizations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Safeguarded medication administration process by adhering to stringent security procedures and regulations specific to correctional facilities.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
Education
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Capital Area Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2011
Associate of Science - General Science
Baton Rouge College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Baker, LA06.1998
Skills
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Mental Health Support
Palliative Care
Procedure Explanation
Breathing Treatments
Preventive Care
Maintaining nutrition
Staff Supervision
Caregiving skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Specimen Collection
Compassionate Care
Medication Administration
Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- State of Louisiana Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Instructor= 2017
- Train- The - Trainer = 2016
- Intravenous Certification = 2011
- BLS = 2005
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Capital Management - Zachary Manor Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantaged Medical Personal
02.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Woodleigh Of Baton Rouge
08.2021 - 02.2022
Detox Nurse
Saint Christopher Addiction Wellness
10.2018 - 05.2023
CNA Instructor
Mia's Medical
11.2015 - Current
Correctional Nurse
EMS/ Prison Medical Services
07.2012 - 07.2021
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Capital Area Technical College
Associate of Science - General Science
Baton Rouge College
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
- State of Louisiana Certified Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Instructor= 2017
- Train- The - Trainer = 2016
- Intravenous Certification = 2011
- BLS = 2005
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