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Kimberly Gaiser
Registered Nurse
Florence,KY
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Emergency and Perioperative settings, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective team leadership and patient flow optimization. Proven success in delivering high-quality care during critical situations, mentoring staff, and coordinating complex transfers across healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
10.2023 - Current
- Led nursing operations in a high-pressure environment of Emergency Department to ensure effective patient care.
- Perform triage, comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and emergency interventions.
- Coordinated patient flow and resource allocation to enhance safety and optimize care delivery.
- Coordinate transfers to higher levels of care while ensuring continuity of care.
- Mentored and supported bedside nursing staff during critical situations to improve team response and patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, management, and ancillary departments.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Loftus Plastic Surgery & Loftus Total Skincare
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assist surgeons throughout procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient advocacy.
- Addressed and prioritized patient care needs during surgeries, enhancing patient experience and outcomes.
- Facilitated a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures as a circulating nurse, coordinating effectively with the surgical team.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding surgical recovery and discharge instructions.
Perioperative Float Pool Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Circulated cases in General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics, and Cardiovascular Surgery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary surgical teams to enhance patient safety during operative care.
- Provided nursing support across various surgical specialties to ensure patient care continuity. to provide consistent and reliable nursing support.
- Adapted to varying staffing needs across multiple facilities to ensure optimal patient care.
Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Led team in high-volume Emergency Department, ensuring effective patient care and operational efficiency.
- Delivered emergency nursing care for diverse patient populations, addressing critical needs across the lifespan.
- Promoted teamwork and rapid clinical decision-making during critical patient situations.
- Directed nursing workflow during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assisted in coordinating department operations and staffing, enhancing patient throughput and service delivery.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Served as a circulating and scrub nurse in a Level I Trauma Center, ensuring efficient surgical operations and patient safety.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, including transplant, organ procurement, neurosurgery, cardiovascular, plastic, urology, and general surgery.
- Advocated for critically ill and trauma patients throughout the perioperative process.
- Worked with multidisciplinary surgical teams to implement best practices, enhancing patient outcomes throughout perioperative care.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted triage and emergency patient assessments to prioritize care based on severity.
- Administered medications and emergency treatments.
- Obtained blood specimens and cultures while following hospital protocols.
- Delivered compassionate care in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring patient comfort and support during critical situations.
- Sustained certifications in ACLS, PALS, BLS, and TNCC to uphold high standards of emergency care.
General Manager / Area Supervisor
Hooters of America
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Managed high-volume restaurant and entertainment operations, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw staffing, scheduling, budgeting, inventory management, and P&L performance.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored large multidisciplinary teams.
- Developed employee training programs that improved retention and customer satisfaction.
- Led marketing initiatives and promotions, driving brand awareness and customer engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2019
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Beckfield College
Florence, KY01-2016
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Triage & Patient Assessment
- Critical Care
- Perioperative Nursing
- Operating Room Circulator
- Trauma & Transplant Care
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Medication Administration
- EPIC Electronic Medical Records
- Meditech
- Healthcare Information Systems
- Data Analysis Tools
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Training & Development
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- Registered Nurse Kentucky Multistate License - Expires 10/31/2027
Timeline
Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
10.2023 - Current
Perioperative Float Pool Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Loftus Plastic Surgery & Loftus Total Skincare
08.2020 - Current
Emergency Department Charge Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
10.2018 - 08.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2018
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2018
General Manager / Area Supervisor
Hooters of America
01.1998 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Beckfield College