kimberly huff
lucasville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience at Southern Ohio Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Known for compassionate care and effective patient education, I enhance health outcomes while promoting independence. Skilled in EMR documentation and team coordination, I consistently prioritize patient safety and satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
08.2017 - Current
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Best Care Health and Rehab
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Cashier
Kmart
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Home Health Aide
Advantage Home Health Care Inc
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
Fortis College
Sharonville, OH04-2024
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Best Care Health and Rehab
06.2024 - 10.2024
STNA
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
08.2017 - Current
Cashier
Kmart
07.2016 - 04.2017
Home Health Aide
Advantage Home Health Care Inc
05.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Science -
Fortis College
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