Kimberly LaRay Luke
South Chesterfield,United States
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Proven expertise in trauma nursing and crisis management, adept at prioritizing patient care and advocating for families. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and exceptional interpersonal communication skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Nurse, Adult Emergency Department
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: 51+ bed academic Level 1 Trauma Center/Emergency Department
- Patient care/education of the adult patient and coordination of care with the Emergency Medicine Team
- Independently functions in role of staff nurse, Triage nurse as well as filling in on an as needed basis as Front Flow/Back Flow Coordinator
- 51+ bed academic Level 1 Trauma Center/Emergency Department
Staff Nurse, Free Standing Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Colonial Heights, Virginia
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: small community 10 bed free standing Emergency Department
- Patient care/education of the adult/pediatric patient and coordination of care with the Emergency Medicine Team
- Independently functions in charge, triage, staff/zone nursing roles
- Preceptor for nursing students and new staff
- Small community 10 bed free standing Emergency Department
Clinical Nurse II, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Recovery of the adult and pediatric patient following administration of anesthesia
- Patient care/education of the post-surgical patient as well as coordination of care with various clinical/surgical teams
Clinical Nurse II, Adult Emergency Department
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia
10.2006 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: 51 bed academic Level 1 Trauma Center/Emergency Department
- Patient care/education of the adult patient and coordination of care with the Emergency Medicine Team
- Clinical Coordinator/Team Leader (2012-2014), on as needed basis (oversee a number of clinical and support staff in patient care as well as monitor patient throughput in the Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department)
- Independently functions in charge, triage, trauma and staff/zone nursing roles
- Member of unit patient experience committee
- Participates in unit based educational opportunities when possible for both nursing and physician staff
- 51 bed academic Level 1 Trauma Center/Emergency Department
Clinical Nurse II, Coronary Intensive Care Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia
07.2005 - 10.2006
- Company Overview: 24 bed academic Level 1 Trauma Center/Coronary Intensive Care Unit
- Patient care/education of the Coronary ICU patient and coordination of care with a team of health care professionals
- Independently functions in care of the CICU patient population (including intra-aortic balloon pump, CVVH and post-code/hypothermia patients)
- 24 bed academic Level 1 Trauma Center/Coronary Intensive Care Unit
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, Virginia
04.2003 - 06.2005
- Company Overview: 50 bed Emergency Department
- Patient care/education of adult/pediatric patients as well as coordination of care with the Emergency Medicine Team
- Independently functions in triage and staff nursing roles
- 50 bed Emergency Department
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Step-down Unit
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, Virginia
10.2001 - 04.2003
- Company Overview: 14 bed Cardiac Surgery/Medical Step-down Unit
- Patient care/education of the cardiac patient as well as coordination of care with a team of health care professionals
- Independently functions in charge and staff nursing roles
- 14 bed Cardiac Surgery/Medical Step-down Unit
Staff Nurse, Advanced Cardiac Care Unit
Intermountain Health Care, LDS Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2000 - 10.2001
- Company Overview: 46 bed Level 1 Trauma Center Advanced Cardiac Surgery/Medical Unit
- Patient care/education of the cardiac patient as well as coordination of care with a team of health care professionals
- Independently functioning in staff nursing role as new-graduate nurse with specialized training in telemetry monitoring
- 46 bed Level 1 Trauma Center Advanced Cardiac Surgery/Medical Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2000
Pre-Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah01.1998
General Education
Tarrant County Junior College
Fort. Worth, Texas01.1996
Skills
- Preceptor for charge
- Triage
- Trauma nursing
- Staff/zone nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Patient and family advocacy
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient/family focused
- Thorough patient evaluation/interventions
- Thorough physical assessments
- Expert in venipuncture/blood draw
- Expert in peripheral IV insertion
- Expert in chest pain management
- Excellent ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms/strips
- Crisis management
- Patient advocacy
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Nurse II
Related Volunteer Opportunities
- Health advocate in my community: Volunteer at my children's school as a nurse for multiple events as well as in other various capacities.
- Teach healthy living classes for my local women's church group. Provide education as well as expand upon women's and children's health through valid, up to date research for better living and improved quality of life.
- Act as camp nurse for the girls camp with my church youth group as well as teaching first aid classes in preparation for girls camp.
- Have volunteered time multiple times over the years with local health fairs and events in my community for health awareness.
- Volunteer time to staff medical tents for the Richmond Marathon and UCI Race.
Certifications Licensure
- Registered Nurse Licensure, 000177669, Virginia, 04/30/26
- Board Certification for Emergency Nursing, 527213, 05/06/26
- TNCC Provider, 08/31/27
- ACLS Provider, 01/31/27
- PALS Provider, 10/31/26
- BLS Provider, 03/31/26
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure, License# 000177669 Commonwealth of Virginia (Exp. 4/2026)
- Board Certification for Emergency Nursing, Registry ID# 527213 (Exp. 5/6/2026)
- TNCC Provider (Exp. 8/2027)
- ACLS Provider (Exp. 1/2027)
- PALS Provider (Exp. 10/2026)
- BLS Provider (Exp. 3/2026)
Timeline
Contract Nurse, Adult Emergency Department
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
11.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Free Standing Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse II, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
06.2018 - 01.2023
Clinical Nurse II, Adult Emergency Department
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
10.2006 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse II, Coronary Intensive Care Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
07.2005 - 10.2006
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
04.2003 - 06.2005
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Step-down Unit
Mary Washington Hospital
10.2001 - 04.2003
Staff Nurse, Advanced Cardiac Care Unit
Intermountain Health Care, LDS Hospital
10.2000 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Pre-Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
General Education
Tarrant County Junior College
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