Kimberly Lowder
Albemarle,NC
Summary
Hardworking, outgoing Registered Nurse with 21 years of experience across all fields. Concentrating the last 12 years in emergency medicine with the most current 10 years as a travel nurse. While traveling have gained much experience working in Fast Track of the emergency department.
Looking to expand my nursing knowledge through hospice and home care. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
PruittHealth
04.2023 - Current
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
RN Case
Hospice Of The Piedmont
Asheboro, NC
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical
Fremont, NE
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OneStaff Medical
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN Vaccine Clinic
Tinkbird Healthcare Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Covid vaccination administration thru the county health department
RN Vaccination
Apidel Technologies
01.2021 - 03.2021
- RN vaccination clinic for Covid-19 for long term care facilities in North Carolina for CVS health
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlas Medstaff
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Solutions
01.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Supplemental Health Care
10.2017 - 02.2018
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC06.2000
Skills
Working directly with all types of emergent and non emergent patients
Extensive background with neurologic disorders
Heavy patient loads at times taking care of migraine patients with emphasis on medication regimen
Excellent verbal skills and able to explain medications and treatments in clear, concise manner
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Alternative Treatments
- Infection Control Procedures
- Treatment Recommendations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Test Interpretations
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
PruittHealth
04.2023 - Current
RN Case
Hospice Of The Piedmont
05.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Summit Medical
09.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OneStaff Medical
06.2021 - 08.2021
RN Vaccine Clinic
Tinkbird Healthcare Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2021
RN Vaccination
Apidel Technologies
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Summit Medical Staffing
07.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlas Medstaff
04.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Supplemental Health Care
10.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical Solutions
01.2017 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences