Kimberly McAfee
Celina,OH
Summary
Experienced RN known for strong clinical judgment and empathetic patient interactions. Proven ability to coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs, ensuring comprehensive support during critical health transitions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
EverHeart Hospice
Greenville, Ohio
11.2024 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding hospice services and end of life care.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety during end-of-life care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
RN
Coleman Professional Services
St. Marys, Ohio
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for psychiatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records accurately.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and streamlined care delivery processes.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN
Community Health Professionals
Celina, OH
03.2014 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on hospice care processes, enhancing understanding and support for loved ones during end-of-life stages.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in home care and hospice care, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA05-2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
Timeline
RN
EverHeart Hospice
11.2024 - Current
RN
Coleman Professional Services
04.2022 - 11.2024
RN
Community Health Professionals
03.2014 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - RN
Florida State College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania