Kimberly Bolden
Lafayette,LA
Summary
I am an organized, motivated, ambitious individual seeking a clinical practical nursing position. Newly graduated LPN bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, technical knowledge, and is team oriented. Very reliable and compassionate. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Clinical Rotations
Lafayette General, Iberia Medical, UHC
Lafayette LA, , LA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health condition
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
CNA
Reliability Home Health Care
Lafayette, LA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Courtyard of Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Patient Sitter
Some one Cares
Jeanerette, LA
07.2014 - 09.2022
- Provided constant monitoring of patients to ensure safety and comfort.
- Observed behaviors of patients for unusual reactions or changes in mood and attitude.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA01-2024
CNA - Nursing
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA01-2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient Assessments
- PEG
- Trach Care
- Colostomy
Certification
- LPN
- CNA
- CPR
Clinical Rotation Experience
- Lafayette General
- Iberia Medical
- UHC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Clinical Rotations
Lafayette General, Iberia Medical, UHC
11.2022 - 01.2024
CNA
Courtyard of Lafayette
05.2021 - 10.2022
CNA
Reliability Home Health Care
01.2020 - 01.2024
Patient Sitter
Some one Cares
07.2014 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Infinity College
CNA - Nursing
Infinity College