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Kimberly Eaddy

Registered Nurse
Ridge Spring,SC

Summary

Driven by a commitment to excellence in patient care, my tenure at Prisma Health Richland and Innovative Renal Care honed my expertise in critical cardiac care and care of dialysis patients, showcasing my ability to enhance patient outcomes. My compassionate approach, coupled with a proficiency in advanced cardiac life support, has consistently fostered trust and satisfaction among patients and families.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Innovative Renal Care
North Augusta Dialysis Clinic, South Carolina
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
  • Ensured optimal equipment performance through routine maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting when issues arose.
  • Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
  • Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
  • Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Medical Device Representative

ZOLL Medical Corporation
Columbia , SC
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and knowledgeable technical support for all medical device inquiries.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their medical device investments, fostering strong relationships that translated into repeat business and ongoing account expansion opportunities.
  • Guided clinical application for proper placement of medical devices.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
  • Education of devices and uses for chronic heart failure patients.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
01.2007 - 02.2020
  • Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while exhibiting cultural competence in addressing their unique issues or needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
  • Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, sharing clinical expertise and guiding them towards professional development.
  • Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication with peers, interdisciplinary team members, and leadership personnel.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines.
  • Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by fostering trust through compassionate communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, facilitating informed decision-making processes.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HI
05.2001 -

Skills

Patient Management

Timeline

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Innovative Renal Care
08.2023 - Current

Medical Device Representative

ZOLL Medical Corporation
01.2020 - 09.2023

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Prisma Health Richland
01.2007 - 02.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Hawaii Maui College
05.2001 -

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