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Kimberly Newton

Manito,IL

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shiftkey
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

4Angels Agency
McDonough, Georgia
03.2021 - 03.2021
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Clara's Manor
Lincoln , Illinois
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

LPN Certification - Practical Nursing

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL
06.2020

High School Diploma -

LaHarpe Highschool
LaHarpe, IL
05.1997

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Treatment Planning
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Caregiving skills
  • Breathing treatments
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Chronic Disease Management

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shiftkey
07.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

4Angels Agency
03.2021 - 03.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Clara's Manor
08.2020 - 02.2021

LPN Certification - Practical Nursing

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

LaHarpe Highschool
Kimberly Newton