Kimberly Locklear
Saint Pauls,NC
Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse with demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Public Health nurse dedicated to promoting community health through prevention and educational outreach. Dedicated to promoting health among at-risk populations through education, special services and preventive health care. Highly compassionate in most sensitive of situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and client's health optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Hoke County Health Department
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
- Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved communities to increase access to healthcare services and improve overall quality of life.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Conducted research studies contributing to better understanding of public health issues in community.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Maternity, Child Health, Immunizations, Family Planning, BCCCP, & Primary Care experience.
Registered Nurse
Scotland Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Nursing Aide
Heavenly Touch
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted home health patients with daily living and recreational activities.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Conducted regular safety checks on medical equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing risks to patients.
- Maintained patient records, monitored vitals and reported to supervising nurse.
- Performed light housekeeping duties as part of comprehensive in-home care plan.
- Provided in-home companionship services to elderly residents in community.
- Scheduled medical and psychological appointments for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2018
High School Diploma -
South Robeson High School
Rowland, NC06.2014
Skills
- Triage
- Documentation
- Multicultural Competence
- Vitals monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Sexual Health Education
- Relationship Building
- Public Health
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic medical records
- Immunization
- Patient Assessments
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse #351826
- Public Health Nurse Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Hoke County Health Department
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Scotland Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Nursing Aide
Heavenly Touch
07.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Bladen Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
South Robeson High School
- Licensed Registered Nurse #351826
- Public Health Nurse Certification
- BLS
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