Kimberly Jablonski
Middletown,NY
Summary
Patient-driven Telemetry Nurse and gifted leader with extensive skill and nursing background. Determined to promote quality care through identifying and implementing healthcare system improvements. Strong team player remains poised in stressful environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Unit Director, Cardiac Tele-Stroke Unit
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown , NY
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
Nursing Unit Director- Medical Surgical Unit
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown , NY
10.2015 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown, NY
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Assessed and monitored patients for changes in condition and responses to treatments.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed primary nursing functions including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy and monitoring vital signs.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data and established standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds for optimal patient management decisions.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and promoted evidence-based practice initiatives within the unit.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control practices per hospital policy and procedures guidelines.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities while providing guidance, direction, support and mentoring to new staff members.
- Monitored assigned patients for early recognition of potential problems or complications.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown , NY
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record system.
- Performed physical assessments including height and weight measurements and blood draws as needed.
- Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during times of distress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
- Assessed learning needs of patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatments options.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned patients to provide education about their conditions.
- Evaluated responses to interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
Oncology/Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center (Formally ORMC)
Middletown , NY
07.2005 - 08.2011
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments including height and weight measurements and blood draws as needed.
- Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during times of distress.
- Assessed learning needs of patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatments options.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered chemotherapy treatments according to protocol guidelines.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned patients to provide education about their conditions.
- Evaluated responses to interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
- Reviewed lab results, X-rays, scans and other diagnostic tests with physicians.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center (Formally ORMC)
Middletown, NY
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during times of distress.
- Assessed learning needs of patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatments options.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Implemented strategies to reduce risk factors associated with hospital acquired infections.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Team Leadership, Training, And Development
- Staff Development
- Hiring And Retention
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Data Review
- Interpersonal And Written Communication
- Patient Communication
- Advanced Life Support
- Hipaa Regulations
- Patient Care And Monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
Accomplishments
- Hudson Valley 2020 Excellence in Nursing award
- Nominated for 1199 Nurse Leader of distinction
Certification
- RN License State of New York
- ACLS
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse
Timeline
Nursing Unit Director, Cardiac Tele-Stroke Unit
Garnet Health Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Nursing Unit Director- Medical Surgical Unit
Garnet Health Medical Center
10.2015 - 02.2024
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2015
Medical Surgical Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 10.2013
Oncology/Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center (Formally ORMC)
07.2005 - 08.2011
Medical Surgical Nurse
Garnet Health Medical Center (Formally ORMC)
06.2004 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orange County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
- RN License State of New York
- ACLS
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse
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