Kimberly Koester
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Healthcare, Previously Carolinas Healthcare System
Charlotte, NC
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HSHS St. John's Hospital
Springfield, IL
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
05.2002 - 02.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05.2002
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Prioritization
- Unit administration
- Medical screening
- Communication
- Intravenous therapy
- Strong clinical judgment
- English proficiency
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Atrium Healthcare, Previously Carolinas Healthcare System
06.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HSHS St. John's Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Medical Center
05.2002 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College