Kimberly Gandee
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
OhioGastro
09.2023 - Current
- Performed pre-procedure assessments to prepare patients for their colonoscopy and/or upper endoscopy.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff to deliver safe patient care during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in procedure room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Collected and labeled specimens to be delivered to lab for testing.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders.
- Managed patients recovering from colonoscopy and/or upper endoscopy.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Skilled in post surgical care, telemetry, administering high alert medication, managing IV line, epidural lines, PCA pumps, chest tubes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Proven ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Compassionate and patient focused approach to patient care.
Pre-Licensed Clinical Extender
Riverside Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Patient Support Assistance duties.
- Non-sterile dressing changes, ostomy site care, sterile field set-up, urinary catheter insertion and removal, IV removal.
Patient Support Assistant
Riverside Methodist Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Safe patient handling, ambulation and mobility.
- Perform electrocardiograms, specimen collection, vital signs, patient daily hygiene, blood glucose checks and patient safety checks.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Fortis College
Westerville, OH07.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- BLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OhioGastro
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
Pre-Licensed Clinical Extender
Riverside Methodist Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
Patient Support Assistant
Riverside Methodist Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2022
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing Education
Fortis College
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