Kimberly Hughes
Jackson,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 37 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Jackson County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Conducted Primary Care Services during Safe Syringe program
Registered Nurse
Initial Independence
01.2022 - Current
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assess patients' health conditions and ask appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Oversight of medication administration records, side effects of medications, review of immunization records, vital signs, seizure activity, elimination records.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Grace Clinic Of Ohio
04.2016 - Current
- Work as a volunteer to provide healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured individuals
- Assess patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and respond to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Incare Hospice
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Associate Professor
Ohio University
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Holzer Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Various Emergency Departments
06.1985 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Worked in multiple facilities providing care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Grande University
Rio Grande, OH05.1985
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient evaluation
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Lab result interpretation
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Home care
- Preventive health
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Timeline
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
Jackson County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Initial Independence
01.2022 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse
Incare Hospice
01.2022 - 05.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Grace Clinic Of Ohio
04.2016 - Current
Associate Professor
Ohio University
08.2014 - 12.2019
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Holzer Medical Center
08.2011 - 01.2014
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Various Emergency Departments
06.1985 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rio Grande University
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