Kimberly Gurwell
Willard,MO
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of nursing experience. Dynamic charge nurse skilled in supervising nursing staff, fostering interdepartmental collaboration, and implementing safety protocols. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective education and mentoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
Springfield, MO
11.2015 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and facility policies in daily operations.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
LPN Team Lead
Springfield Nephrology Associates
Springfield, MO
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to care protocols.
- Assisted in patient education regarding treatment options and care plans.
- Trained new staff on clinic procedures and best practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing training sessions for new or existing LPN staff members.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO10-2015
Associate of Arts -
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-2005
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO12-2006
Communications Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Compliance training
- Healthcare collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Supervisory skills
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Charting and documenting
- Staff mentoring
- Staff management
- Training and development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Calm and composed
Affiliations
- Travel - I love to travel, meet new people and gain first hand knowledge of differing cultures.
- Proud member of the Association of Rehabilitations Nurses national organization.
Accomplishments
- Received the Clinical Excellence Award from the Allied Health ASN program.
- Received the Outstanding Service Award for volunteer as Class Vice President from the Allied Health program.
- Given the Outstanding Performance in Medical-Surgical nursing from the Allied Health LPN program
Certification
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge RN
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2015 - Current
LPN Team Lead
Springfield Nephrology Associates
12.2011 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate of Arts -
Ozarks Technical Community College
Certificate of Practical Nursing - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Communications Management
Missouri State University