Kimberly Esco
Titusville,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric emergency and NICU specialty. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Advent Health
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in pediatric emergency nursing.
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage and prioritization of critical cases.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic and compassionate care to children and their families.
- Safely administered medications and treatments, adhering to strict protocols for pediatric dosages and calculations.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
AdventHealth
10.2022 - Current
- Safely administered medications and treatments, adhering to strict protocols for pediatric dosages and calculations.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic and compassionate care to children and their families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage and prioritization of critical cases.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in pediatric emergency nursing.
NICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
Orthopedic Technician
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
03.2009 - 11.2020
- Improved patient comfort by providing efficient and accurate orthopedic casting and splinting.
- Reduced patient wait time by promptly assisting with the application and removal of casts, braces, and other orthopedic devices.
- Assisted in the development of customized treatment plans through close collaboration with surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted positive patient outcomes by monitoring progress throughout treatment plans and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal results.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities while serving as lead EMT during designated shifts or special events requiring additional responsibilities beyond primary duties.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Atlanta, GA04.2021
No Degree - EMT
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA12.2008
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2007
Skills
- Advanced Pediatric Assessment
- Emergency Triage
- Infection Control
- Quality Improvement
- Medication Administration
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Pediatric Life Support
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- IV Insertion
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- EMR / EHR
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Advent Health
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
AdventHealth
10.2022 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
04.2021 - 12.2022
Orthopedic Technician
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
03.2009 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
No Degree - EMT
Gwinnett Technical College
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College