Kimberly McDonald
Crivitz ,WI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Renaissance by Rennes, enhancing patient care through clinical leadership and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and fostering staff development, I significantly improved patient satisfaction and streamlined operations for efficiency. Expert in implementing evidence-based practices and maintaining rigorous standards of care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Manager
Renaissance by Rennes
11.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a high standard of clinical expertise.
- Maintained high levels of patient confidentiality by ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA regulations throughout all aspects of the nursing practice.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate and individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Director of Nursing Administration
NewCare Nursing Home
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing targeted discharge planning strategies for high-risk patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships with referring physicians by providing timely updates on patient progress, facilitating collaborative care efforts across disciplines.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff.
- Ensured a safe working environment for nursing staff by implementing infection prevention measures and promoting adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kmart Pharmacy
11.1996 - 08.2011
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northeast Technical College
Marinette, WI12.2010
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Patient education and advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Leadership
- Deadline Management
- Hiring and Terminations
- Department management
- Medical Records Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Dedicated to United States Army National Guard: Entered on 31st of May 2001 with honorable discharge on 24th of May 2009.
Diploma: Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember on 10th day of October 2002
Timeline
Registered Nurse Manager
Renaissance by Rennes
11.2014 - Current
Director of Nursing Administration
NewCare Nursing Home
01.2011 - 10.2014
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kmart Pharmacy
11.1996 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northeast Technical College
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