Kimberly DeLisle
Registered Nurse
Portageville,MO
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, seasoned Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 21 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 leadership, acute care, and infectious disease specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centurion Managed Care
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients, deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions within prison system of 1600 inmates.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitored responses per DOC protocol.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions with a medical staff of 50 members.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
- Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported infection data.
- Maintained data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Registered Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
06.2014 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions within the prison system.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses per DOC protocol.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Pemiscot Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Also worked at this position from 03/2007 to 09/2007.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Missouri Delta Medical Center
12.2007 - 10.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Also worked this position 05/2002 to 09/2005.
Registered Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
09.2005 - 03.2006
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection in an 80 bed facility.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Community-Wide In-Home
03.2008 - Current
- Led successful team comprised of LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Mississippi County Community College
Blytheville, AR05.2002
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Patient Discharging, Patient Counseling and education Patient Care Planning and evaluation
- Trauma Recovery
- Medication Distribution
- Intakes and Discharges
- Disease Management Programs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- OR and ER Experience
- Team Coordination
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Managing Deadlines
- Staff Supervision
Personal Information
I am married to a retired police officer and fireman with 2 sons. My hobbies of camping and reading are what relaxes me. I strive for perfection and always want to continuously learn new areas of the medical field. I adapt to change well and learn new things quickly. With the various areas of nursing I have worked, I feel I would be a great candidate for your company.
Work Availability
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Quote
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centurion Managed Care
07.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Corizon Healthcare
06.2014 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Pemiscot Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Community-Wide In-Home
03.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Missouri Delta Medical Center
12.2007 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home
09.2005 - 03.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Mississippi County Community College
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