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Kimberly Hatcher-Murphy

Mantua,NJ

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 30 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Benchmark Human Services
Vineland , NJ
08.2019 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties. Tracheal care and tracheal suctioning. Catherization. G-tube care and medication and tube feed administration through G-tube.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.

Trach

LPN

Epic Health Services
Marlton , NJ
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration.
  • Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
  • Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.

LPN

Preferred Healthcare
Mt Laurel , NJ
04.2003 - 04.2015
  • Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, colostomy, foley care, medication and injection administration.
  • Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.

LPN

New Jersey Memorial Veterans Home
Vineland , NJ
09.1993 - 06.2002
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Education

Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Cumberland County Vocational Center
Rosendale, NY
07-1993

Nurses Aide Certificate - Nurses Aide

Meridian Health Center
Millville NJ
11-1990

High School Diploma -

Millville Senior High School
Millville, NJ
06-1989

Skills

  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Behavioral Health
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Catheter Care
  • Wound Care
  • Samples collection
  • Family Communication
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Intake
  • ADL Assistance
  • Documenting incidents
  • Breathing Treatments Trach and Ventilator Certified
  • Medication Dispensing
  • [State] Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Home Health Care
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Counting narcotics
  • Psychotropic medication knowledge
  • Medication Administration
  • Immunization Administration
  • Educating families
  • Patient Care
  • Caring for wounds
  • Geriatric Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs

Timeline

LPN

Benchmark Human Services
08.2019 - Current

LPN

Epic Health Services
09.2015 - 07.2019

LPN

Preferred Healthcare
04.2003 - 04.2015

LPN

New Jersey Memorial Veterans Home
09.1993 - 06.2002

Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Cumberland County Vocational Center

Nurses Aide Certificate - Nurses Aide

Meridian Health Center

High School Diploma -

Millville Senior High School
Kimberly Hatcher-Murphy