Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Licensure
Student Nurse Clinical Experience
Leadership Experience
Timeline
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Kimberly Luke

Tucson,Arizona

Summary

Currently working as an Emergency Department Nurse Extern Level II in a stand-alone ED, leveraging an 18-year career in dedicated experience delivering exceptional patient care. I am seeking a New Grad RN position that will facilitate my professional and personal growth as I continue my nursing journey.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Extern II

Carondelet Marana Emergency Department
Tucson, Arizona
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in triage and trauma interventions within emergency department.
  • Obtained vascular access, administered medications, and collected blood samples per nurse extern scope.
  • Prepared patients for transfer while maintaining accurate Cerner documentation.
  • Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and radiology teams to deliver emergency care.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.

Patient Care Technician -Float Pool

Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
05.2014 - 09.2021
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Maintained clean and safe patient environments throughout the facility.
  • Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and families.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.

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Nurse Technician

Community Health Systems, CHS - Northwest Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
11.2009 - 03.2011
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Provided support during medical procedures and examinations.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies for efficient operations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
  • Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
12.2025

Skills

  • Client service excellence
  • Critical care support
  • Electronic health record charting
  • Specimen collection and vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control and safety practices
  • Support for daily living activities
  • Team collaboration in healthcare
  • Compliance with HIPAA regulations
  • Leadership and mentorship skills
  • Clinical assessment abilities
  • Administration of injections

Certifications And Licensure

  • Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA1000013396, 05/27
  • BLS American Heart Association, 08/27

Student Nurse Clinical Experience

  • Foothills Rehabilitation Center Tucson, Arizona - LTC, Skilled Rehab, and Respiratory Units
  • Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital Tucson, Arizona - Medical/Surgical Rotation
  • Banner UMC Tucson Main Tucson, Arizona - Pediatrics (Medical/Oncology & NICU)
  • Banner UMC Tucson South Campus Tucson, Arizona - Psychiatric Rotation (Geriatrics and General Population)
  • Banner UMC Tucson Main Tucson, Arizona- Critical Care Rotation (ED, MICU, CVICU, and NeuroICU/Burn)
  • Life Care Center of Tucson Tucson, Arizona - Preceptorship (96 hours)

Leadership Experience

  • Student Nursing Association of Pima, Completed over 20 volunteer hours and mentored new nursing students.
  • Pima Health Professions Building Inauguration, Represented students to college and civic leaders.
  • TRiO, Attended leadership and STEM conferences, including a suture workshop at GCU.
  • Block IV Student Representative/Pinning Committee Member, Advocated for student concerns and helped plan the nursing pinning ceremony.

Timeline

Nurse Extern II

Carondelet Marana Emergency Department
09.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician -Float Pool

Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
05.2014 - 09.2021

Nurse Technician

Community Health Systems, CHS - Northwest Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pima Community College