Kimberly Conrad
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, demonstrating expertise in Intravenous therapy and compassionate care. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through innovative care coordination and critical thinking. Proven track record in improving patient recovery outcomes and maintaining high standards of infection control. Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med/Surg specialty.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avera McKennan Hospital
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tacoma General Hospital
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA08.2007
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Cardiac monitors
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Diabetes management
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- Med/surg, ANA - 2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avera McKennan Hospital
08.2010 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tacoma General Hospital
01.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Olympic College
- Med/surg, ANA - 2020
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