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Kimberly Shaw

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Patient oriented nurse demonstrating exceptional patient care and medication administration skills. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, significantly enhancing patient trust and safety measures. Attention detailed and a results-driven approach, consistently ensuring high-quality healthcare outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided skilled nursing care to medically fragile patients in the home setting.
  • Developed strong rapport with families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Executed physician's prescribed plan of care and compliant documentation.
  • Performed tracheostomy and gtube care for ventilator and non ventilator pediatric patients.
  • Medication administration via gtube and oral as prescribed by physicians.
  • Managed safety measures for aspiration, seizure and fall precautions.
  • Followed through with safety and emergency protocols.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and any change of conditions to family and supervising nurse.
  • Provided medical care from basic first aid to treatments and procedures such as nasal, oral and tracheal suctioning, catheterization, and respiratory therapies.

School Nurse

Cross Country Education
05.2018 - 06.2022
  • Covering assignments from various school districts and charter schools.
  • Providing first aid, assisting with inhalers for asthmatic students, medication administration as needed such as oral, gtube and insulin injections.
  • Accompanying medically fragile students during bus transportation from home to school and back home.
  • Managing safety measures for aspiration, seizure and fall precautions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to students when needed.

Charge Nurse

Country Villia Terrance Nursing Center
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Reported abnormal lab results to physicals and carried out orders.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Provided emotional support to patients' family members and strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Continued maintained of infection control protocols
  • Maintained patients privacy and dignity

Education

Practical Nursing

American Career College
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017

High School Diploma -

Los Angeles Technology Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2005

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Seizure Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Collecting and monitoring vitals
  • Procedure preparations
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Nurse License - 2017
  • Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal - 2019
  • AHA First Aid and BLS/ CPR Certified - 2023

Timeline

Home Health Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
01.2022 - Current

School Nurse

Cross Country Education
05.2018 - 06.2022

Charge Nurse

Country Villia Terrance Nursing Center
01.2018 - 07.2018

Practical Nursing

American Career College

High School Diploma -

Los Angeles Technology Center

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