Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Kimberly Moores

Haines City,FL

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with background in critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse/PACU Charge Nurse

Adventhealth Heart of Florida Hospital
Davenport, Florida
06.2018 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences within the healthcare team framework.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for care.
  • Supervised nursing staff in the post-anesthesia care unit.

ICU Staff Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse

Lake Wales Medical Center
Lake Wales, Florida
12.2012 - 06.2018
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations in emergency situations.
  • Performed medical treatments such as administering injections, catheterizations, and other specialized procedures.
  • Provided direct nursing care including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and patient education.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for newly hired nurses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans that met the specific needs of each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs, evaluated lab results, and documented all changes in condition or treatment plan.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing care for patients.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections.
  • Attended continuing education classes, workshops, seminars related to professional development.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities.
  • Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients' families.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support to medical teams.

ICU Staff Nurse

Highlands Regional Medical Center
Sebring, Florida
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
  • Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.

ICU Weekend Charge Nurse

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
Davenport, Florida
06.2006 - 05.2012
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Coordinated patient admissions and discharges within the unit.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes accurately.
  • Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
  • Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing
Worcester, MA
01-1988

High School Diploma -

South High Community School
Worcester, MA
06-1985

Skills

  • Electronic health records management
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment and evaluation
  • Infection control
  • Emergency response planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Award Recipient 2021
  • Employee of the Year 2014
  • Polk County Nurse of the Year award for excellence 2014

Certification

  • CPAN certification Oct 2023
  • CCRN certification July 2009

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Nurse/PACU Charge Nurse

Adventhealth Heart of Florida Hospital
06.2018 - Current

ICU Staff Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse

Lake Wales Medical Center
12.2012 - 06.2018

ICU Staff Nurse

Highlands Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2012

ICU Weekend Charge Nurse

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 05.2012

Diploma - Nursing

Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

South High Community School

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