Kimberly Lefferman
Medical City Plano
Greenville,TX
25
years of professional experience
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse, NICU Level IV
2 Years 8 Months- Managed care coordination for medically complex infants, including Level IV neonates requiring ventilation, multiple IV drips, and post-surgical support.
- Maintained safe, clean environment through strict adherence to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and compliant waste disposal procedures.
- Managed admissions staffing administration and nursing operations problem-solving as Charge Nurse.
- Provided family-centered NICU care through parent education, support, and resource coordination as a Stork Nurse.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs while ensuring patient-centered care within NICU settings.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care that supported patient satisfaction and met or exceeded NICU standards.
- Attended deliveries and monitored infants while following protocols for care escalation.
- Coordinated patient flow, bed assignments, and unit admissions to support efficient daily operations.
- Monitored patient acuity and adjusted staffing priorities to match changing clinical needs.
- Communicated with physicians, case management, and ancillary departments to resolve care delays.
- Evaluated shift coverage needs, facilitated charge responsibilities, and supported smooth handoffs.
- Responded to unit concerns, escalated critical issues, and coordinated rapid interventions for patient stability.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Nurse Extern
8 Months- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Meditech.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
PCT
1 Year 9 Months- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
CCHT
2 Years 7 Months- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Instructional/Dyslexia Therapist
18 Years 9 Months- Coordinated services with campus teams to ensure timely support for struggling readers.
- Trained staff on dyslexia strategies, accommodations, and intervention routines.
- Provided training workshops for educators on effective strategies for supporting students with dyslexia in the classroom setting.
- Managed caseload effectively while ensuring all students received timely support and intervention services as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Time management
Direct Patient Care
Family-centered care
Parent education
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision-making
Care coordination
Clinical leadership
Team leadership
Mentoring and coaching
Staff supervision
Volunteer/ Community Experience
* Over 100 hours as a CAC Child Advocacy Center
* Volunteer annually at Feed My Starving Children- Richardson, Texas
* Worked with Buckner Organization in several Shoes for Orphan Souls Drives
Interests/ Hobbies
*Enjoy camping, fishing and outdoor activities
* Love sewing and donating linens and blankets to NICU units
* Enjoy genealogy research
Honors and Accolades
* NICU Dayshift Employee of the Month , September 2024
* Graduating with 3.89 GPA
* 2008 Aldridge Elementary Teacher of the Year
* February 2022 PCT of the Month
Timeline
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse, NICU Level IV
Medical City Plano
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern
Medical City Plano- Cardiac ICU Stepdown
07.2023 - 03.2024Read More
PCT
Medical City Plano- Nursing Float Pool
10.2021 - 07.2023Read More
CCHT
Davita Dialysis
06.2020 - 01.2023Read More
Instructional/Dyslexia Therapist
Plano ISD
08.2001 - 05.2020Read More
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Read More
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Bachelor of Science from Interdisciplinary Studies
Read More