Kimberly Lehto
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Dedicated RN with experience in critical care adult health and some pediatrics. Looking to obtain a job that is challenging and will allow me to gain more knowledge and skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Viewpoint Ambulance
Anaheim, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions en route between facilities, modifying treatment plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of transport protocols, leading to more efficient operations and improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing rapid and efficient critical care transport services.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life support for critically ill patients and their families during transport.
- Educated patients and family members about the critical care transport process, addressing any concerns or questions they had.
- Conducted thorough assessments of each patient''s needs upon arrival at referring hospitals before initiating any treatments or interventions during transport.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines governing critical care transport nursing, upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
- Implemented advanced life support measures when necessary, stabilizing patients prior to arrival at destination facilities.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Loma Linda Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurses Across American
Omaha, NE
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
STAFF NURSE
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Transitioned to the ER in order continue learning
- Ratio 4:1 worked multiple shifts with patients from toes injury to ventilated of all ages 0-death
- Care for ICU patients while in the ER
- Triage trained for the past year and occasionally triage charge
- Preceptor for new grads, experience nurses and travel nurses
- One of the busiest ER in the state of Washington State.
TRAVEL NURSE
Travel Nurses Across American
Omaha, NE
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked on a variety of units such as: Pulmonary unit, cardiac telemetry, float pool, Critical Care step down unit, medsurg, surgical and psych
- Managed IV drips: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Heparin, etc
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
- Worked at various hospitals during the 2 years. Names and locations will be provided on request.
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
PCU | NHRMC
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Chosen for this position by a panel of my peers
- Works under the direction of the unit manager, assist the manager in the running of the unit.
STAFF NURSE
PCU | NHRMC
07.2010 - 09.2014
- Worked on a Progressive Care Unit with critically ill patients, have experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, FMS, feeding tubes, titratable IV drips; complete list of skills on request
- Cardiac, Respiratory, Trauma patients
- Stroke nurse for more than 3 years, assisted in many Code Strokes
- Charge nurse for 5 years, preceptor for new hires for 6 years
- BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certified.
LPN TO RN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Private Duty Nurse working autonomously with patients in their home providing skilled nursing care
- Have experience with ventilators, mickey buttons and Bard feeding tubes
- Experience with pediatrics and geriatrics.
Education
ADN -
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates in Arts -
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
BSN -
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
01.2017
Skills
- Promoted to Clinical Coordinator in September 2014 Manage patient flow, assist nurses and aides with their duties, manage staffing on the unit, rounding on patients
- Charge nurse since 2012, Preceptor for new nurses coming to the unit since 2011 Offers guidance to fellow staff and assisting with patient and staff complaints
- Emergency Interventions
- Pain Management
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Airway Management
- Critical Care Nursing
Timeline
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Viewpoint Ambulance
06.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Loma Linda Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurses Across American
09.2021 - 04.2022
STAFF NURSE
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Room
09.2019 - 09.2021
TRAVEL NURSE
Travel Nurses Across American
07.2017 - 08.2019
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
PCU | NHRMC
09.2014 - 07.2017
STAFF NURSE
PCU | NHRMC
07.2010 - 09.2014
LPN TO RN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE
05.2009 - 07.2010
ADN -
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates in Arts -
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
BSN -
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY