Kimberly Radford
Edmond,OK
Summary
RN with extensive experience in PACU, Emergency Room, and Medical-Surgical nursing. Skilled in post-anesthesia recovery, rapid assessment, and critical interventions across high-acuity settings. Proficient in managing diverse patient populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care. Dedicated to compassionate practice, clinical excellence, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
OU Health
07.2017 - Current
- Provide immediate post-anesthesia care including airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and pain control.
- Assess, document, and respond to changes in patient condition during the recovery phase.
- Support advanced procedures including intubation, defibrillation, critical IV medications, splinting, and moderate sedation.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient patient recovery.
- Perform patient rounding and address patient or family concerns.
- Determine readiness for discharge or transfer and coordinate transitions of care.
- Adapt assignments to meet dynamic departmental and hospital needs.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Oklahoma ER and Hospital Edmond
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Triage patients to determine priority of care based on acuity and clinical presentation.
- Provide direct care for a wide range of emergent and complex medical conditions.
- Monitor telemetry to identify arrhythmias and life-threatening changes.
- Deliver discharge instructions and patient/family education.
- Assist with conscious sedation and orthopedic splinting.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Respond effectively to high-acuity emergency situations.
- Conduct triage assessments and determine patient placement.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and establish nursing diagnoses.
- Provide splinting and casting as required.
Emergency Room/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
OU Medical Center Edmond
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Delivered comprehensive emergency and medical-surgical care to diverse patient populations.
- Performed rapid assessments, established care priorities, and activated specialty response teams when indicated.
- Administered medications, completed daily assessments, and continuously monitored patient status.
- Assisted with conscious sedation and provided post-procedure recovery monitoring.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative care, including patient and family education.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective care.
- Served as charge nurse and house supervisor as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN To BSN
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK12-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS01.2011
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS01.2010
Associate in Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS01.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking & Rapid Decision-Making
- IV Therapy & Medication Administration
- Cardiac Monitoring / ECG Interpretation
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation & EMR Proficiency
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- RN- OK #103521
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- TNCC Certification
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Oklahoma ER and Hospital Edmond
12.2018 - 07.2021
PACU/Emergency Room Registered Nurse
OU Health
07.2017 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network
10.2016 - 05.2017
Emergency Room/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
OU Medical Center Edmond
05.2013 - 08.2017
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Wichita Area Technical College
Associate in Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Seward County Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN To BSN
Oklahoma City University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Seward County Community College