KIMBERLY HUBRICH
Summerville,SC
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Bayada Home Health, excelling in direct patient care and infection control. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective family communication, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
06.2015 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive pediatric care.
- Prevented infection spread by ensuring strict adherence to hygiene standards during all aspects of nursing practice.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress in a timely manner.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Assisted in scheduling patient appointments and coordinating referrals/resources when needed.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain up-to-date on best practices for pediatric nursing care.
- Maintained supply inventory levels by monitoring stock status regularly; ordering when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires, guiding them through orientation processes while helping them acclimate into their roles as pediatric LPNs.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windber Medical Center
06.2008 - 05.2015
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments, ensuring proper execution of orders for better patient outcomes.
- Contributed to safe environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Expedited recovery times by implementing appropriate wound care measures and providing timely pain management.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Fostered a trusting relationship with patients'' families by addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about patients'' progress.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
04.2003 - 05.2009
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2007
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Somerset Technical College
Somerset, PA06-1992
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School
Somerset, PA06-1990
Skills
- Trach/Vent certified
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Preceptor for Trach/Ventilator education to new hires
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
- Responsible and dependable
- Critical thinking
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
06.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windber Medical Center
06.2008 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
04.2003 - 05.2009
No Degree - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Somerset Technical College
High School Diploma -
Somerset High School
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