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Kimberly Copeland

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with 8+ years of proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in pediatric patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Interim HealthCare
Tallahassee, FL
11.2019 - Current
  • Perform physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provide patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Assist patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitor vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Ensure that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Maintain a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
  • Instruct patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Manage emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
Tallahassee, FL
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Lively Technical Center
Tallahassee, FL
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-1998

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL

Certification

PN 5221793 - Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the State of Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Interim HealthCare
11.2019 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
07.2015 - 07.2019

Certificate - Nursing

Lively Technical Center

Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences

Florida State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tallahassee Community College

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