Kimberly Ehm,RN,BSN
Somerdale ,NJ
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Bayada Home Health, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Recognized for educating families and advocating for patient needs, ensuring comprehensive care and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Pennsauken, NJ
04.2010 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adapting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies, enhancing patient support services.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting understanding of health conditions and self-care practices.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Gibbsboro, NJ
04.2010 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments, documenting findings accurately to inform ongoing treatment decisions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Camden, NJ
09.1997 - 03.2010
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adapting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies, enhancing patient support services.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting understanding of health conditions and self-care practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
04.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
04.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
09.1997 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University