Kimberly Poenisch

Provide clinical direction to nursing and support staff.

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, ECGs to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Wound assessment and laceration repairs. Splinting for fractures.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
• Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care plans, involving patients in decision-making processes.
• Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care plans, optimizing patient recovery times.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• 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.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.