Kimberly Jacobs

Registered Nurse in Heart Center - Progressive Care Unit, Staff Nurse 2

2/2022-Present

• Continuous monitoring of heart activity by electrocardiography with assessment of a patient’s condition relative to their cardiac rhythm.
• Care of patient post cardiac surgeries: Coronary artery bypass graft surgery, endovascular aneurysm repair, and heart valve surgery.
• Assess and monitor patient post cardiac procedure: Cardiac catheterization, cardiac catheter ablation, drug eluting stent, TAVR, Watchman, Pacemaker, AICD.
• Reviewed patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to Progressive Care Unit to prepare patient for cardiac surgery or diagnostic procedures for cardiac or vascular illness.
• Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements and incision check post intervention to ensure patient is hemodynamically stable.
• Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of critical IV drips for cardiac arrhythmias.
• Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention protocols.
• Explained treatments and procedures to patients and their families.
  Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
• Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
• Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Preceptor Nurse: Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Relief Charge Nurse: Supervised and managed daily scheduling and assignments of staff nurses.

As a Registered Nurse in Mother Baby Unit, Staff Nurse 2

04/2019- 02/2022

• Assess and monitor new mothers after delivery to ensure proper recovery and healing.
• Checks cesarean incisions and provide post-operative care.
  Management of diabetic /Pre-eclamptic mothers.
• Labor Recovery after delivery.
• Stabilize, recovery and admit infant to nursery.
• Provide care to infant, monitor for any changes in condition and report abnormal lab values.
• Reports adverse reactions or change of condition to any treatments or medications.
• Maintain comfortable, safe and clean environment for mother and infant.
  Educated family and significant others in implementing best practices for mother and infant care.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient’s care plans.
• Provide mother with breast-feeding tips and work with lactation consultant to help a new mother breastfeed.
• Dispense pain medication and/or antibiotics as needed.
• Provide education to new parents regarding how to care for an infant.
• Follows Hospitals Policies and Procedures to provide evidence-based nursing care and regularly attends professional development courses.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Monitored physical conditions of 31 patients in long term unit and 13 patients in the Rehabilitation unit daily who had been admitted.
• Provided appropriate care to clinically complex patients such as IV therapy, G-tube, urine catheter care and wound care.
• Assisted Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, and Nurse Technicians handling a Long Term and Rehabilitation bed unit.
• Complete required documentation and assessments timely.
• Develop, review and amend care plans accordingly.
• Provide accurate assessment, over-sight of patients for quality medical management and early detection of changes in condition.
• Respond promptly and prioritize care in patient concerns, change of condition and complaints.
• Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
• Monitoring and administering prescribed medication.
• Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
• Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
• Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
• Take, transcribe, and carry out complete orders in accordance with professional standards.
• Properly prepare and administer medication and treatments.
  Monitor and report adverse drug reaction, side effects, enteral and intravenous therapy complications as appropriate.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

• Trained and mentored several new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
• Provided support to clients with developmental disabilities in activities of daily living, including skills training and companionship.
• Have received frequent commendations from clients and families for compassion, efficiency, and time management.
• Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance for around 6 seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities.
• Maintained a 100% safe environment to prevent falls and accidents.