KIMBERLY EHLMANN RN
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Adaptable Registered Nurse demonstrating expertise and knowledge through over a decade in various management and healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role in a Charge Nurse capacity to apply compassion and integrity with competent EMR charting, patient assessments and medication management to have the best overall outcome for patient safety and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Charge Nurse
McClay Senior Care
03.2020 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Rehab Charge Nurse
StoneBridge Senior Living
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Director of Nursing
Sugar Creek Asst Living
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
- Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions accordingly.
- Optimized nurse scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels without compromising on quality of care or employee wellbeing.
- Established effective communication channels between nursing staff and other departments, improving overall hospital functionality.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Increased compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits and ongoing process improvements.
- Mentored nursing staff in clinical skills development, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Charge Nurse ALF
Villages Of St. Peters
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Registered Nurse LTC
Frontier Health And Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Coordinated wound care interventions for complex wounds, leading to faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Skillfully performed tracheostomy care procedures, minimizing risks associated with airway management in critically ill patients.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based protocols, optimizing clinical practices for improved patient outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
St. Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business
UMSL
St Louis, MO05.2011
Certified Level 1 Medication Aide Instructor - Education
MANHA
Jefferson City04.2016
Computer Programming - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Lewis & Clark Vocational, MO
St. Charles, MO05.1997
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Compassionate and Patient
- Medication Administration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Staff education and training
Timeline
Rehab Charge Nurse
McClay Senior Care
03.2020 - Current
Rehab Charge Nurse
StoneBridge Senior Living
05.2017 - 02.2020
Director of Nursing
Sugar Creek Asst Living
10.2015 - 04.2017
Charge Nurse ALF
Villages Of St. Peters
10.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse LTC
Frontier Health And Rehabilitation
08.2013 - 09.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
St. Charles Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business
UMSL
Certified Level 1 Medication Aide Instructor - Education
MANHA
Computer Programming - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Lewis & Clark Vocational, MO
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