Kimberly Davy
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with eleven years experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient, inpatient, and home environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to improve patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2019 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
RN
Evangeline Home Health
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
ADON
Landmark Of Lake Charles
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate CNA-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new CNA staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Supported clinical leadership in budget management, achieving cost savings without compromising patient care quality.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top CNA talent by conducting interviews and providing mentorship to new hires.
- Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the facility, resulting in decreased incident rates and improved patient outcomes.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
Social Services Director
Resthaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.
- Secured grant funding for innovative programs, expanding available resources for clients in need.
- Developed and maintained strong community partnerships, resulting in increased access to resources for clients.
- Improved communication between departments through the implementation of cross-functional teams and regular meetings.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2007
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Health Promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
RN
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2019 - Current
RN
Evangeline Home Health
05.2019 - 09.2019
ADON
Landmark Of Lake Charles
12.2018 - 05.2019
Social Services Director
Resthaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
McNeese State University
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