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Kimberly Jones

Hickory,NC

Summary

Dynamic Charge RN with Atrium Healthcare, recognized for exceptional patient advocacy and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance care quality through collaboration and training, while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations. Committed to delivering compassionate, detail-oriented care and effectively coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge RN

Atrium Healthcare
Shelby, NC
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Assessed unit patients from admission to discharge.
  • Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
  • Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

Registered Nurse

Burke Hospice and Palliative Care
Valdese, NC
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data system.
  • Coordinated services with physicians for comprehensive patient care.
  • Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Registered Nurse

CHS Blue Ridge Morganton
Morganton, NC
06.2016 - 02.2018
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Healthcare System
Shelby, NC
06.2005 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
  • Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.

Education

Nursing

Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

WGU
Utah

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Compassion and care
  • Critical thinking
  • Direct patient care

Education and Training

other,other

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Charge RN

Atrium Healthcare
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Burke Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2018 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

CHS Blue Ridge Morganton
06.2016 - 02.2018

Registered Nurse

Cleveland Healthcare System
06.2005 - 06.2016

Nursing

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

WGU

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