Kimberly Prather

• Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
• Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
• Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
• Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
• Counted and recorded inventory levels of unit equipment and supplies.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

• Clinical Rotations Completed:

Fundamentals I,II,III, Mental Health, Med/Surg 1, Mother + Baby, Pediatrics, Med/Surg 2

• Clinical Site:

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital, Lake Manassas Rehabilitation, UVA Hospital in Manassas, Dominion Behavior Health, Falls Run, Stone Springs Hospital, Reston Hospital, and Valley Health Hospital

• Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
• Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
• Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
• Observed patient care and assessed feedback to deliver ongoing quality care.
• Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
• Verified menu and current diet order to deliver meal trays and snacks to patient.
• Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
• Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
• Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
• Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
• Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.

• Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
• Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
• Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
• Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.

• Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
• Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
• Monitored patient progress throughout their stay in the hospital setting.
• Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
• Assisted with discharge planning by helping arrange follow-up appointments or home health services.

• Assisted individuals with their activities of daily living who have health impairment(s) related to old age and/or disability.
• Remained in contact with the primary health care providers and helps them make decisions about their health and matters affecting their daily life.
• Managed and dispensed medications and ensures medical appointments are attended.
• Assisted in taking care of household chores, meals, and/or bills.
• Managed an organization of its schedule.
• Monitored physical and mental health in a reasonable way by taking notes of anything unusual and sharing it with their doctor.
• Assisted in improving quality of life by helping them socialize with others, keep friendships, do hobbies, and enjoy whatever physical exercise is appropriate.