KIMBERLY CHANDLER
Belleville,MI
Summary
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, facilitate groups and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Vibrus Group
Warren, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Vibrus Group
Warren, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient care assignments, maintained drug accountability, ensured proper documentation and equipment maintenance.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Director of Nursing
Point Of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, MI
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care within 99-bed facility.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Director of Nursing
Advantage Living Center of Southgate
Southgate, MI
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Planned and organized direction and evaluation of all nursing services.
- Managed nursing department within budget.
- Managed resident and family requests and concerns.
- Interviewed perspective staff and perform nursing staff evaluations.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Advantage Living Center of Roseville
Roseville, MI
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted Director of Nursing in organizing, developing and directing overall nursing department in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines.
- Monitored all nursing services and care to assure that resident care needs were met.
- Ensured all medication passes and treatments schedules were administered as ordered.
- Interviewed potential staff and performed all evaluations.
- Assisted with resident and family member requests and concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
03.2019
Diploma - Nursing
J.T.P.A School of Practical Nursing
04.2001
Skills
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Achievement oriented
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Vibrus Group
01.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Vibrus Group
01.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Point Of Beverly Hills
12.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Nursing
Advantage Living Center of Southgate
06.2020 - 12.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
Advantage Living Center of Roseville
06.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
J.T.P.A School of Practical Nursing