Kimberly Plato
SUGAR LAND,TX
Summary
Experienced ICU healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse CVIMU/Medical surgical floor
HCA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
- Provide direct care for Medical surgical Patients and cardiac IMU patients
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered nurse ICU/IMU/Medical surgical floor
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, Texas08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Houston, Texas12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, Texas08.2012
Skills
- Professional composure
- Efficient communication
- EKG completion and analysis
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Strategic decision making
- Proficient with balloon pumps
- Proficient with artic sun
- Proficient with IV pumps
- Proficient with drips
- Proficient with ART lines
- IV insertion
- Knowledgeable with CRRT
- Knowledgeable with ventilators
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chest pain management
Accomplishments
- Relief Charge nurse
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to my patients and assisted other nurses when needed
Certification
- CVRN-BC obtained 2019 Renew 2026
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification Obtained 2022 renew 2026
- Basic Care Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained 2016 renew 2026
Awards
- Magnet Committee Co-chair
- Magnet Committee Chair, MHSL achieved magnet status while I was the chair of the committee
- First place for research of CHF exacerbation, RPI expo, 02/01/20, Due to my research this was implemented across the hospital to decrease readmissions for CHF patients.
- Nominated for the Daisy award, After I was a nurse for approximately 6 months, along with numerous other performance recognition based on patient recommendations.
- Elected as the Student government Organization representative, For my Nursing school class
- Representative for my Reproductive health class
- Graduated Cum Laude
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered nurse CVIMU/Medical surgical floor
HCA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Registered nurse ICU/IMU/Medical surgical floor
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
02.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Psychology
University of Houston
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