Kimberly Kenney
New Cumberland,WV
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional focused on giving patients optimal care. Always looking to learn new procedures and improve abilities by learning from professionals. Seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail oriented.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Critical Care
Weirton Medical Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse Extern
West Virginia Medicine Wheeling Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Work under qualified nurses to perform basic patient care tasks
- Learn and perform advanced procedures by shadowing skilled nursing professionals
- Uphold strict infection control and isolation techniques for patients with communicable diseases or compromised immune systems
- Update charts use hospital-approved documentation and patient protection standards
- Achieve optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
- Administer medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
Education
A.A.S Nursing -
West Virginia Northern Community College
Weirton, West Virginia05.2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Treatment planning
- Patient assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR Systems
- Medication administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse Critical Care
Weirton Medical Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Extern
West Virginia Medicine Wheeling Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2023
A.A.S Nursing -
West Virginia Northern Community College
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