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Work History
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Kimberly Henderson

Sumter,SC

Summary

I'm a newly licensed Registered Nurse (RN) eager to work in a fast paced emergency room environment. I have a strong patient care background and pay close attention to details, making me a valuable addition to any medical team. My friendly personality and empathetic nature demonstrate my dedication to delivering top-notch care. I'm passionate about meeting healthcare needs through compassionate service, clear communication, and education. With more than 18 years of experience in direct patient care, I specialize in fostering relationships and working closely with doctors, nurses, administrators, and patients and their families to ensure positive experiences and the best health results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Manager

J’O Gradys
01.2019 - Current
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Improved customer service rankings by resolving issues quickly and accurately.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.

Certified Medical Assistant

Colonial Healthcare
03.2010 - 03.2020
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.

Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
07.2006 - 08.2012
  • Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC
05.2024

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Catheter Care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Task Prioritization

Certification

Registered Nurse, South Carolina State Board of Nursing

License #

Received June 2024


BLS, American Heart Association

E Card # 225417888039

Received August 2022

Clinical Rotations

Preceptorship Nurse / Prisma Health Tuomey- ED, Sumter, SC – Feb. to April 2024

·  120 clinical hours

·  Provided organized care and assessments to patients

·  Worked with other healthcare members to follow plan of care

·  Demonstrated nursing skills and administered medications


Student Nurse / Bryant Psychiatric Facility - Columbia, SC – October 2023

 ·  16 clinical hours

 ·  Observed and participated in therapeutic activities demonstrating the confidential and ethical basis for care


Student Nurse / Prisma Health Richland Pediatric Inpatient- Columbia, SC – November 2023

·  16 clinical hours

·  Provided organized care and assessments to pediatric patients


Student Nurse / Prisma Health Tuomey- Family Beginnings, Sumter, SC – Sept. to Nov. 2023

·  24 clinical hours

·  Demonstrated nursing skills and medication administration to mother and baby

·  Provided thorough assessments and clinical judgement


Student Nurse / Mcleod Clarendon- Maternity Care, Manning, SC – Sept. to Nov. 2023

·   24 clinical hours

·  Demonstrated nursing skills and medication administration to mother and baby

·  Provided thorough assessments and clinical judgement


Student Nurse / Prisma Health Tuomey- Renal Floor, Sumter, SC – June to July  2023

·  48 clinical hours

·  Demonstrated nursing skills and thorough assessments


Student Nurse / Prisma Health Tuomey- Oncology Floor, Sumter, SC – Jan. to April 2023

·  48 clinical hours

·  Demonstrated nursing skills and thorough assessments


Student Nurse / National Health Care- Sumter, SC – Oct. to Nov. 2022

·  48 clinical hours

·  Vital signs and through assessments

·  Nursing skills and clinical judgement experience

Timeline

Bar Manager

J’O Gradys
01.2019 - Current

Certified Medical Assistant

Colonial Healthcare
03.2010 - 03.2020

Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
07.2006 - 08.2012

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Central Carolina Technical College
Kimberly Henderson