Kimberly Procko
Valrico,FL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity, and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and instrument maintenance. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, collaborative healthcare environments, and being a resource for staff regarding Cerner EMR updates.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse CNIII
Cardiovascular Surgical Department
Tampa, FL
11.2009 - Current
- Acted as circulator in the cardiac operating rooms, specializing in Pediatric service line.
- Acted as a point of contact for equipment and instrumentation for surgeons and staff members.
- Facilitated training sessions for end users during new Electronic Medical Record software implementation.
- Coordinated closely with management on procurement initiatives, i.e. purchasing of cameras and scopes with given budget, highlighting potential savings.
- Served as a super user for Cerner, managing and maintaining pick lists for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeons.
- Implemented strategies to reduce downtime due to malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Staff Nurse
CVOR
09.2007 - Current
- Cared for patients intra-operatively during cardiovascular surgery
- Care consists of both adult and pediatric patients
- Managed instrument ordering and maintenance
- Managed monthly budget expenditures for instrument purchases
Staff Nurse
BayCare
Tampa, FL
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Staff Nurse (3 East) a 29 bed cardiac telemetry, pre and post-operative surgical unit.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Routinely cared for pre and post-operative patients, as well as critical STEMI patients.
- Precepted new R.N.’s as well as nursing students.
- Performed nursing chart audits monthly.
Education
Bachelor - Science in Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL12.2012
Associates Degree - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Plant City, FL01.2004
Skills
- Cardiac surgery patient management
- Documenting and updating Electronic medical records, including Cerner Surgical Pick Lists
- Equipment maintenance
- Instrumentation ordering and management
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
Awards
- Recognition of twenty Years of Service, 9/2024
- Service Excellence Award (Hospital Wide Employee of the Month), 10/01/09
Licenses
RN, FL, 9220933
Certification
- CPR/BLS/ACLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse CNIII
Cardiovascular Surgical Department
11.2009 - Current
Staff Nurse
CVOR
09.2007 - Current
Staff Nurse
BayCare
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor - Science in Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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