Kimberly Rindt
Registered Nurse
Roebling,New Jersey
Summary
1. RN with extensive education and 40 years of diverse experience is seeking to maintain a 30 hour/week position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
2. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Population Health Nursing HOC position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
3. Compassionate Registered Nurse offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
4. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
5. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
6. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Home Care Intake Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses
12.2008 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Business Account Manager
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses
12.2008 - 08.2017
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase patient referrals.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Mercer County College West Windsor Campus
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion clinical labs.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
RN Home Care Nurse
Princeton Health Care Systems
06.1999 - 12.2008
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Director of Nursing and Training
Lawrenceville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
RN Home Care Staff Nurse
VNA Health Group
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN Staff Nurse Pre and Post Surgical Unit
CentraState Medical Center
01.1986 - 06.1996
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Utilize computer software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed caseload of 6-12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
RN Staff Nurse Oncology Uni
Mercer Medical Center
07.1984 - 01.1986
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ09.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County College
West Windsor, NJ05.1984
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing
Mercer Medical Center
Trenton, NJ05.1984
Skills
- Discharge Coordination
- Physical Assessment
- Determine Medical Necessity
- IV Administration
- Sick Visitation Procedures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Standards Administration
- Developing Referrals
- Rehabilitative Care Planning
- Hospital Admissions
- Intravenous Therapy
- ICD-10 Forms
- Caseload Management
- Breastfeeding Education
- Family Planning Services Education
- Discharge Recommendations
- Team Coordination
- Urology
- Patient Discharging
- Resource Allocation
- Home Care Homebase Software
- Oncology
- Care Plan Development
- Administering Immunizations
- Problem-Solving Proficiency
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Medication Administration
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Seizure Management
- Follow-Up Calls
- Microsoft Office
- Accurate Documentation
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Disease Management Programs
- Condition Monitoring
- Call Triaging
- Medication Distribution
- Removing Sutures
- Wound Care
- Neck Surgery
- Pain Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- HIPAA Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Home Visits
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Family Education
- Patient Monitoring
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Chest Pain Management
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Assessments
- Feeding Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Admissions Management
- Managing Deadlines
- Emergency Response
- Medical Screening
Accomplishments
Professional Activities and Memberships:
1. Wound Care Certification
2. Nurse Practice Council Chair RWJ VNA
3. Hospital Readmission/Reduction Committee RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
4. Mercer County Health Education Network
5. Member Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
6. Preceptorship for Rutgers University nursing students in Community Health
7. Preceptorship for new nurses and new hires RWJ VN
8. VNA Health Group Preceptorship development and implementation
Community Activities:
1. Volunteer Health Fairs for Roebling American Legion Post 39 Veterans
2. EMT Basic Roosevelt First Aid Squad
Hobbies
I strive to have hobbies to relax and enjoy life. I enjoy reading, traveling and walking. I love going to the Jersey shore especially Cape May. I enjoy riding on the back of my husband's motor cycle to travel and breathe the outdoors. Most of all I am blessed with three beautiful grandchildren who I love to spend time with.
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Mercer County College West Windsor Campus
01.2015 - 05.2017
RN Home Care Intake Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses
12.2008 - Current
Business Account Manager
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses
12.2008 - 08.2017
RN Home Care Nurse
Princeton Health Care Systems
06.1999 - 12.2008
Director of Nursing and Training
Lawrenceville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.1998 - 06.1999
RN Home Care Staff Nurse
VNA Health Group
06.1996 - 06.1998
RN Staff Nurse Pre and Post Surgical Unit
CentraState Medical Center
01.1986 - 06.1996
RN Staff Nurse Oncology Uni
Mercer Medical Center
07.1984 - 01.1986
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Thomas Edison State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County College
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing
Mercer Medical Center
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