Kimberly Gentry
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 30 + years of patient experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Chattanooga, TN
05.2014 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Interview patients and document their medical histories.
- Adhered to treatment protocol and policies when adminstering medications vaccines and treatments.
- Train new staff.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Personal Services/Home Care Solution
Chattanooga, TN
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilition
Chattanooga, TN
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Discharge planning
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orange Grove Center
Chattanooga, TN
04.2003 - 09.2009
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Extensive experience with adults and children with developmental/physical disabilities in a home setting.
- Performed QA in the supported and residential homes. Identified areas that need improvement and develop a plan of action.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamilton County Health Department
Chattanooga, TN
05.1985 - 03.2003
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Coordinate vaccine clinic (adult and international travelers) and community clinic's.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Patient education
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- EMR/EHR
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Administering Immunizations
- CPR
- Active Listening
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Personal Services/Home Care Solution
09.2012 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilition
07.2009 - 09.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orange Grove Center
04.2003 - 09.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamilton County Health Department
05.1985 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
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