Kimberly O'Neil
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong track record in clinical expertise, leadership, and technical knowledge. Efficiently updates charts, monitors medications, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and proficient in delivering high-quality healthcare while maintaining strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Meritus Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of five to six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized Epic software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Implemented creative non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management, enhancing patient comfort and overall quality of life.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Helping Hands Home Health Care
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Mental Health Technician
Fairwinds Treatment Center
01.2003 - 03.2006
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Collaborated with client and clinician to develop and support goals and clinical treatment plan.
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Led prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
US Air Force Medic
United States Air Force, USAF
12.1997 - 02.2001
- Delivered treatments and intramuscular injections per facility protocols to maintain effective client protection.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
- Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
US Air Force Medic
United States Air Force, USAF
11.1999 - 03.2000
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
- Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
Medical Surgical Technician
United States Air Force
09.1993 - 12.1997
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to support patient referrals.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Keiser University
Clearwater, FL06.2019
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Empathetic Support
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Effective Patient Communication
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Innovative Problem Resolution
- Medical Records Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Contact
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Education and Training
Keiser University, Clearwater, FL
Graduated in 2019
Received the "Clinical Excellence Award," for my cohort
Additional Information
Nominated for the Daisy award multiple times, by patients and their families.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Meritus Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Helping Hands Home Health Care
07.2019 - 11.2019
Mental Health Technician
Fairwinds Treatment Center
01.2003 - 03.2006
US Air Force Medic
United States Air Force, USAF
11.1999 - 03.2000
US Air Force Medic
United States Air Force, USAF
12.1997 - 02.2001
Medical Surgical Technician
United States Air Force
09.1993 - 12.1997
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Keiser University
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