Kimberly Hay
Lexington,OH
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Knox Community Hospital, showcasing expertise in acute care and patient relations. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, managing critical situations with proficiency in EMR/EHR, and TeleHealth appointments. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through, discharge planning, effective case management, health screening, and embodying a patient-first approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Richland Correctional Institute
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
MedCentral/ OhioHealth Mansfield
10.2010 - 06.2019
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Senior High
Mansfield OhioAssociate of Science - Nursing
North Central State College
Mansfield, OHBachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Call triaging
- Preventive health
- Case management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Health screening
- Emergency care
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Lab result interpretation
- Chronic disease management
Certification
BLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Richland Correctional Institute
07.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
MedCentral/ OhioHealth Mansfield
10.2010 - 06.2019
BLS
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Senior High
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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