KIMBERLY KARSPECK
Benton City,WA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in patient care, triage, and care coordination within dynamic healthcare settings. Recognized for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary medical teams to deliver exceptional care while swiftly adapting to the evolving needs of patients. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, maintaining composure under pressure to manage complex situations with professionalism and poise. Strong, trusting relationships built with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse IV Therapy
Tri-City Infusion and Wellness
05.2025 - 08.2026
- Initiated IV access and managed vascular access devices with sterile technique.
- Administered infusion medications following provider orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients during treatment for adverse reactions and intervened promptly.
- Assessed patients before infusion therapy to confirm readiness and identify contraindications.
Registered Nurse, PACU / Pre Admission
Tri-City Orthopedic Surgery Center
08.2017 - 02.2025
- Prioritized nursing interventions using critical thinking skills based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs to ensure timely and effective care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive workplace and enhancing patient care quality.
- Performed 12 lead EKG assessments to evaluate cardiac health., Facilitated medical history intake by gathering patient information during appointments., Performed lab draws to collect blood samples for testing to collect blood samples for diagnostic testing..
Registered Nurse Phone Triage
Three Rivers Family Medicine
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Prioritized nursing interventions using critical thinking based on patient acuity levels and individual needs, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and promptly notified physicians of findings.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, contributing to improved patient satisfaction.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
West Kennewick Primary Care
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Counseled patients via telephone, adhering to established guidelines and protocols to ensure adherence to provider-established plans of care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Streamlined triage call handling through effective communication and active listening, enhancing patient experience and care continuity.
- Managed high-stress situations, reassuring distressed callers and efficiently gathering information for accurate decision-making.
PACU Registered Nurse
Tri-city Regional Surgery Center
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Improved patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and precise medication administration postsurgery.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients' progress during recovery.
- Guided new PACU nurses in best practices for optimizing patient turnover and discharge processes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment, adapting to rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by triaging patients based on condition severity, enhancing patient flow.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WASkills
- IV administration
- Medication management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Infusion planning
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education
- Family advocacy
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
Certification
ACLS / PALS Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse IV Therapy
Tri-City Infusion and Wellness
05.2025 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse, PACU / Pre Admission
Tri-City Orthopedic Surgery Center
08.2017 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse Phone Triage
Three Rivers Family Medicine
05.2015 - 08.2017
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
West Kennewick Primary Care
03.2013 - 05.2015
PACU Registered Nurse
Tri-city Regional Surgery Center
03.2011 - 03.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Yakima Valley Community College