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Kimberly Emery

Rockingham,NC

Summary

Results-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with over thirty years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborative care, contributing to quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2026

Assisted in patient care at neurosurgery clinic and family practice clinic.

  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented patient information to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
  • Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

North Carolina Department of Corrections Lanesboro Prison
Lilesville, NC
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient support and improve healthcare delivery.
  • Conducted patient assessments, documenting health changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Administered medications and injections to prisoners.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Pinehurst, North Carolina
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Advocated for patient needs, fostering a compassionate environment conducive to recovery and well-being.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hacienda Health and Rehabilitation
Hanford, California
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care the care process.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Health of the Carolinas
Pinehurst, North Carolina
11.1999 - 05.2015

Staff nurse for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic. Delivered critical care in intensive care step down unit, monitoring patient progress and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient support and improve healthcare delivery.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Education

Diploma of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
08-1992

High School Diploma -

Westover Senior HIgh School
Fayetteville, North Carolina
06-1988

Skills

  • e
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Patient care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Catheter care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • EKG administration
  • Charting and recording
  • Educating families
  • Licensed practical nurse

Certification

BCLS certified

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Health of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2026

Licensed Practical Nurse

North Carolina Department of Corrections Lanesboro Prison
01.2016 - 06.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
10.2015 - 12.2015

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hacienda Health and Rehabilitation
07.2015 - 10.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

First Health of the Carolinas
11.1999 - 05.2015

Diploma of Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Richmond Community College

High School Diploma -

Westover Senior HIgh School