Kimberly Findley

• Care of incarcerated inmates at a state prison
• Conducted thorough patient assessments following emergency responses to trauma events at the prison
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.

Care of acutely ill Covid 19 patients at the Dallas, TX assignment.

Care of incarcerated inmates at the county jail in Daytona, FL

Care of incarcerated inmates at the county jail in Greely, CO

Daily care of up to 15 rehab patients to include administering medications and IV's, wound care and trach care. Educated patients and families on the disease process and treatment options.

Helped maintain daily flow of the wound clinic. Obtained preauthorizations for procedures for up to four providers, track results of labs and procedures for the clinic, weekly reports for the program director, assist providers with procedures in clinic, and assist the clinic nurses with wound care as needed.

Shift supervisor for a 110 bed long term care and rehab facility. Managed staffing needs. Delegated assignments as needed. Assisted nurses and satff whenever needed.

Served many different roles while at Solaris. Wound nurse for 10 years. Also served as house supervisor on weekends and shift supervisor as needed during the week. Operated a medication cart delivering medications to as many as 30 patients.

Cared for terminally ill patients during the dying process.

Provided care for incarcerated inmates within a lock down environment. Provided sick call, diabetic care, wound care, care of traumatic injuries, general medication dispensing.

Provided daily care to critically ill patients on a daily basis to include ventilator patients, surgical patients, hemodialysis patients.

Care of new surgical patients following the surgery. Used critical thinking skills to recognize complications following surgery, monitoring VS, administering medications, wound care, and administering blood componets.

Cared for Orthopeadic and Neuro surgical patients directly out of surgery and for up to two weeks post op. Administered medication and blood products, wound care, monitoring of post-op VS to recognize complications, and coordinated communications for family, MD's, and caregivers to ensure a positive outcome.