Kimberly Cintron
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Passionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a proven track record at the University Of Virginia Medical Center, excelling in neurological assessment and patient care. Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and enhance patient safety, blending strong clinical judgment with compassionate support. Expert in medication administration and ACLS, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Virginia Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Surgical Trauma ICU, Registered Nurse
HCA, Henrico Doctors Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
- Mentored new nursing staff in the Surgical ICU, providing guidance on best practices for patient care, documentation, and effective communication within the team.
- Identified early signs of potential complications by conducting regular assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication throughout their ICU stay.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2017
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Midlothian, VA12.2007
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
- Traumatic Brain Injury Care
- Spinal Cord Injury Care
- Neurological Assessment
- Seizure Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Red Cross
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Virginia Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Surgical Trauma ICU, Registered Nurse
HCA, Henrico Doctors Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
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