Kimberly Coston
Barwick,GA
Summary
To obtain a job and acquire the additional knowledge and experience necessary to be employed in this office. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Support Worker
Thomas Grady Service Center
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Assists client with personal hygiene and bath as needed.
- Monitors client's daily activities and documents daily.
- Transports clients to doctors' appointments, on shopping trips and to church services.
- Cooks for the clients.
- Assists clients with exercises and games.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Quitman, GA
12.2015 - 07.2021
- Bathing, feeding, transfers to bed, shower, and chair
- Past out trays, took blood pressure, changing.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Clinical Nursing Student
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, GA
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and procedures.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Aided in wound management, utilizing appropriate dressings and techniques for optimal healing outcomes.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, and tracheostomy care during clinical rotations under a Registered Nursing Instructor.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Effectively managed time during busy clinical shifts by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses under a Registered Nursing Instructor.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Candidate
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville, GA05.2024
Diploma - Criminal Justice
Southwest Georgia Technical College
01.2010
Skills
- Office Equipment Maintenance
- Office Administration
- Medical/surgical nursing
- Medication Administration
- Team Leadership
- Vital sign Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living(ADL'S)
- Nursing Assistance
- Medication side effect knowledge
- IV Management
- Clinical Documentation
- CPR
Personal Information
Title: Client Support Worker - Thomas Grady Service Center
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Student
Archbold Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
12.2015 - 07.2021
Client Support Worker
Thomas Grady Service Center
02.2010 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing Candidate
Southern Regional Technical College
Diploma - Criminal Justice
Southwest Georgia Technical College