Kimberly McManus
Fairview,TN
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with more that 14 years of experience caring for patients in healthcare settings. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical skilled nursing procedures focused on maximizing patient safety. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Extensive experience in hospice and skilled nursing facilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
The Village At Bellevue
01.2023 - Current
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and assigning tasks to LPN team members.
- Assessed the effectiveness of infection control measures routinely, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
- Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
LPN Charge Nurse
Traditions Of Mill Creek
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN
Lebanon Center For Rehab And Healing
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN- Dialysis
Davita
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
LVN
Ascension Providence Park Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patient's suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake, output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
LVN Charge Nurse
Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare And Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 04.2017
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LVN Floor Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in a fast pace environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2010
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Policy Adherence
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- End of life care
- Geriatric Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
The Village At Bellevue
01.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Traditions Of Mill Creek
03.2021 - 01.2023
LPN
Lebanon Center For Rehab And Healing
09.2019 - 03.2021
LPN- Dialysis
Davita
10.2017 - 09.2019
LVN
Ascension Providence Park Hospital
04.2017 - 09.2017
LVN Charge Nurse
Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare And Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 04.2017
LVN Floor Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
06.2010 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Temple College
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