Kimberly Parkins
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Passionate and highly skilled NICU Nurse with 17 years experience providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns. 2 years experience doing neonatal transports. Expert knowledge in resuscitation, ventilator management, and patient assessment. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in critical thinking and problem solving. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through clear communication, hard work, and attention to detail. Motivated to continue to learn, grow, and excel in neonatal critical care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente, Primary Care Clinic
01.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered IV medications and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on walk-in and telephone patients to determine an appropriate plan of care.
- Provided a high level of customer service in a fast-paced primary care clinic.
- Occasionally floats back to the Kaiser Roseville NICU
Staff Nurse IV
Kaiser Permanente, Level 3 NICU
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Experienced in the following methods of respiratory support: HFJV, HFOV, Maquet Servo-i, BCPAP, Vapotherm, Nasal Canula, and administration of iNO
- Extensive experience attending high-risk deliveries in a hospital with over 600 deliveries per month
- Member of the neonatal transport team for 2 years
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Founder and Co-Chair of the Neonatal Bereavement Committee
Registered Nurse
Sutter Memorial Hospital, Level 4 NICU
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
UCI Medical Center, Level 3 NICU
07.2006 - 01.2007
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2006
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Ventilator Management
- Highly skilled at IV insertion/therapy, Venipuncture and Arterial Lab draws
- Expert Patient Assessment Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente, Primary Care Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse IV
Kaiser Permanente, Level 3 NICU
01.2008 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Sutter Memorial Hospital, Level 4 NICU
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
UCI Medical Center, Level 3 NICU
07.2006 - 01.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Golden West College
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