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Kimberly Elliott

Salem,AL

Summary

Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with a strong desire to obtain an entry-level Aesthetic Nurse position. Utilizing nursing knowledge and clinical experience to contribute to the success of a reputable medical aesthetics practice and launch career goal as an Aesthetic Nurse Injector. Dedicated to helping patients achieve their desired aesthetic outcomes while expanding abilities and knowledge through extensive training and obtaining relevant certifications. Outgoing and friendly, can quickly build customer relationships. Effectively collaborate with team members, seeking feedback to drive innovation and success of the business.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative and Emergency Department

St. Francis Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery
  • Ensure operative and other applicable consents are correct and signed
  • Assess patients to ensure surgical readiness in all surgical patients
  • Initiate intravenous access, obtain blood if labs required prior to surgery
  • Administer necessary medications prior to surgery as ordered
  • Answer patient and family members questions and concerns regarding surgical procedures
  • Assist Anesthesiologist with nerve blocks, arterial line insertions and central line placements
  • Monitor and provide nursing interventions for patients during and following conscious sedation procedures
  • Follow all infection control protocols and ensure all safety precautions are implemented
  • Document accurate and complete information concerning patient condition, nursing interventions and patient response to care
  • Use of Cerner electronic health record for documentation
  • Float to Emergency Department as needed
  • Promptly assess patients to identify medical issues, prioritize nursing care based on severity of illness or injury, provide necessary treatment and often perform sustaining measures.

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Performed initial patient assessments upon admission, implemented care plans and ensured doctors orders were entered into electronic health records
  • Responsible for care of approximately seven patients of mild to moderate acuity with quality-driven support
  • Documented accurate and complete information concerning patient condition, nursing interventions and patients response to care
  • Performed daily nursing assessments and physical examinations to report changes in patient condition
  • Utilized clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections
  • Performed sterile urinary catheterizations when ordered as medically necessary
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing changes
  • Provided ongoing education to patients and caregivers regarding medical diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease, self-management and wound management
  • Use of Epic electronic health record for documentation.

Registered Nurse

East Alabama Medical Center - Emergency Department
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided prompt patient assessments upon arrival to emergency department during initial phases of acute illness or trauma
  • Continuously monitored patients, alerting providers or charge nurses of changes in patient condition
  • Maintained safe environment and delivered quality patient care
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
  • Educated patients and/or family regarding patient diagnosis, medications prescribed, and discharge instructions
  • Initiated and maintained intravenous access
  • Administered critical intravenous medications including blood products, narcotics and antibiotics
  • Performed variety of skills including catheterizations, venipunctures, electrocardiograms
  • Participated in acute emergency situations including cardiac arrests, respiratory arrests and traumas
  • Documented accurate and complete information concerning patient condition, nursing interventions and patient response to care
  • Use of Cerner electronic health record for documentation.

Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team process by contributing to patient's plan of care in team conferences
  • Performed initial patient assessments upon admission, implemented care plans and ensured doctors orders were entered into electronic health records
  • Performed daily nursing assessments and physical examinations to report changes in patient condition
  • Responsible for care of approximately 8 rehabilitation patients of moderate acuity with quality-driven support
  • Administered medications safely and accurately
  • Inserted, discontinued and cared for intravenous access sites
  • Performed sterile urinary catheterizations when ordered as medically necessary
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing changes
  • Provided ongoing education to patients and caregivers regarding medical diagnosis, treatment, chronic disease, self-management and wound management
  • Documented accurate and complete information concerning patient condition, nursing interventions and patients response to care
  • Use of Cerner electronic health record for documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia
12.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
05.2021

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, 06/09/21, 1-186098
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support
  • Basic EKG Certification
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • ESI Emergency Severity Index 5 Level Triage

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside
05.2023 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative and Emergency Department

St. Francis Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

East Alabama Medical Center - Emergency Department
06.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

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