Kimberly Bates
La Fayette,GA
Summary
Dedicated RN with 20 years of nursing experience in Med-Surg, PCU, Ortho/Neuro, Skilled Nursing, and Long-Term Care facilities. Responsible RN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by number years of experience in healthcare. I have a strong work ethic and strive for excellence at everything I do.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Viviant Healthcare
Chattanooga, TN
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- 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.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN
LifeCare of America at East Ridge
Chattanooga, TN
07.2022 - 12.2022
RN
Nhc Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
ADHS, RN Unit Nurse
PruittHealth LTC And Skilled Nursing
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervised nurses and CNA’s in providing excellent customer service to callers requiring assistance for any issues.
- Worked with nurses and CNA’S to resolve resident problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Worked with nurses and CNA’s to understand requirements and provide exceptional customer service.
RN
NHC HealthCare, LTC And Skilled Nursing
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.
- Cared for patients in 50-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
Hutcheson Medical Center And Parkside Nursing Home
05.2008 - 01.2017
- Performed head-to-toe assessments on patients and reported any change in condition to physician.
- Administered medication to patients and watched for any adverse reactions.
- Developed a trusting relationship with patients and family members and acted on their behalf as a patient advocate.
- Documented assessments, change in conditions, and pertinent information into medical records.
- Performed charge nurse duties
- Admissions and discharges of patients.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hutcheson Medical Center
06.2003 - 05.2008
- I worked as an Licensed Professional Nurse from June 2003-2008. I then received my Associate's Degree in Nursing in 2008. I worked on a Med-Surg unit and a Progressive care unit. A list of my duties are stated under my RN Work History.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA2008
Licensed Pratical Nurse
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA2003
Skills
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient/family focused
- Preceptor
- Excellent attention to detail
- Attenative to time management
- Fast learner
- Leadership abilities
- Problem resolution capability
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Long-Term Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
Timeline
RN
Viviant Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2024
RN
LifeCare of America at East Ridge
07.2022 - 12.2022
RN
Nhc Fort Oglethorpe
10.2021 - 08.2022
ADHS, RN Unit Nurse
PruittHealth LTC And Skilled Nursing
08.2019 - 11.2021
RN
NHC HealthCare, LTC And Skilled Nursing
01.2017 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Hutcheson Medical Center And Parkside Nursing Home
05.2008 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hutcheson Medical Center
06.2003 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Licensed Pratical Nurse
Georgia Northwestern Technical College