Kimberly GIBSON

DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Al

Charge Nurse

Respiratory step down

Led a team of nurses in delivering high-quality care while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.

Achieved improved patient recovery rates through effective management of respiratory step-down care. Enhanced team collaboration to streamline patient monitoring and treatment protocols. Contributed to a supportive environment that prioritized patient well-being.

• Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.

• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
• Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Evaluated work performance of fifty nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
• Managed all Psychotropic medication adjustment with CCI, GDR

• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
• Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• 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.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
• Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Cared for patients in 10-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Performed CRRT, Ventilation Management, TPN, Chest tube, drains, Multiple IV medication management,
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization

• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
• Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.

• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
• Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Post CABG Care, Ventilation management, multiline management