Kimberly Fischer
Monterey,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Driven Registered Nurse with 21 years of experience caring for patients within the L&D, postpartum, and newborn care, medical surgical IMCU and immediate care patient care settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment As well as advocate a team player approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Joe Regional Medical Center
Plymouth, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Registered Nurse in immediate care setting. Working with Physicians in implementing and Dx issues within an acute care setting. This is a fast paced environment which requires skills in teamwork and communication to achieve outstanding goals in patient care.
- Handled distribution of prescribed meds.
- Conducted testing diagnosis.
- Conducted regular blood draws using industry standards.
- Executed critical testing for acute care settings to support patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient health conditions.
- Recorded and reported patient vitals accurately
Registered Nurse
CHS Healthcare
La Porte, IN
07.2023 - 06.2024
- This is a float pool position floating medical surgical, IMCU and Labor and delivery care areas
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
St Joe Regional Medical Center
Plymouth, IN
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Trained and mentored other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
- floated to other units such as ER and Med surge
Registered Nurse
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Winamac, IN
08.2013 - 01.2022
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Trained and mentored other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
Registered Nurse
Starke Memorial Hospital
Knox, IN
02.2004 - 07.2007
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Trained and mentored other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony’s Point
Crown Point , IN
06.2003 - 11.2003
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN07.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN05.2003
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- SBAR Communication
- Epic EHR Management
- NRP certified
- EFM certified
- BLS certified
- EKG certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Joe Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHS Healthcare
07.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
St Joe Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Starke Memorial Hospital
02.2004 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony’s Point
06.2003 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Kokomo
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University - North Central