Kimberly Mcneill
Aledo,TX
Summary
Hardworking, dependable and compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Medical City Fort Worth, showcasing expertise in patient care planning and medication administration. Excelled in delivering high-quality care, evidenced by contributing to successful JCAHO accreditation. Skilled in telemetry monitoring and fostering patient and family advocacy, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient engagement. Outgoing, friendly and flexible with a strong drive to succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
900 8th Avenue Fort Worth, Tx. 76104
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verified interventions met treatment goals.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Medical Assistant
River Park Medical Clinic
2550 River Park Drive Fort Worth, Tx. 76116
04.2007 - 07.2021
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor procedures, including preparing room and sterilizing instruments.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2023
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Remington College
Fort Worth, TX05.2007
High School Diploma -
Aledo High School
Aledo, TX06.2003
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Health screening
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Cardiac Care
- Performing EKGs
- Procedure preparations
- Seizure Management
- Patient Care
- Family advocacy
- Licensed RN
- Family Education
- Medical evaluation
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Administering immunizations
- Medication Administration
- Patient care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
08.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
River Park Medical Clinic
04.2007 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Aledo High School