Kimberly Parsons
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative Care Coordinator
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with Attending and Critical Care providers to ensure cohesive treatment plans that align with patients' goals of care.
- Facilitated end-of-life discussions with patients and families, ensuring their wishes were respected in the development of individualized care plans.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care coordination activities and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Provided ongoing education to staff members on the principles of palliative care, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.
- Streamlined interdisciplinary collaboration by organizing regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
RN Floor Nurse 5 West/Oncology Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Provide GIP hospice care to patients and family
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about hospice care plans.
In House Travel RN
UAB Medicine
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Simon Williamson Clinic
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
RN Floor Nurse 5 West /Oncology Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2016
Skills
- Healthcare navigation
- Compassionate communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical assessment
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Palliative Care Coordinator
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse 5 West/Oncology Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
In House Travel RN
UAB Medicine
01.2022 - 08.2022
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Simon Williamson Clinic
07.2020 - 01.2022
RN Floor Nurse 5 West /Oncology Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Jefferson State Community College
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