Kimberly Shoemaker
Greencastle,PA
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge/Staff Nurse for ICU/PCU 10 Bed Unit
Waynesboro Hospital
Waynesboro, PA
06.2002 - Current
- Prepare nursing staff scheduling
- Evaluate patients’ needs and assign nursing staff to provide quality care
- Provide exceptional care to critically ill patients; counsel and provide emotional support to patient’s family and help the patient to cope with illness or injury
- Correspond with physician’s to assure quality patient care
- Record vital signs and provide detailed reports to nurses at the change of shift
- Arrange transfers to advanced health care facility for critical care
- Ventilator audits for practice statistics
- Stroke committee, previous audits for stroke date
- Code blue committee
- Scheduling group.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Paramedic
West Shore EMS
Chambersburg, PA
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Emergency Responder
- Evaluate patient’s condition, correspond with local hospitals/physician’s for treatment plan
- Maintain records for treatment and vital signs.
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical
11.2000 - 06.2002
- Provide outstanding patient care, assist the patient in getting ready for the medical procedure
- Record health details of the patient comprising of blood pressure, body temperature, respiration and heart beat rate, and other vital signs; administer medicines and injections.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
LPN
Martinsburg VA Center
Martinsburg, WV
03.2000 - 11.2000
- Provide superior patient care; interact with patient’s family members
- Record vital signs and any change in condition.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN
Avalon Manor
Hagerstown, MD
08.1999 - 03.2000
- Completed duties as described in previous positions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
Chambersburg, PA
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Worked under the direction of nursing or medical staff to provide auxiliary services in the care of patients
- Bathed, groomed, and dressed residents/patients
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output.
Education
Post Masters certificate AG-ACNP -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA07.2024
Master in Nursing Education -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2006
PHRN -
Harrisburg Community College
Harrisburg, PA01.2004
ADN -
Fredrick Community College
Frederick, MD01.2002
Practical Nursing Program -
Franklin County Career & Technology Center
Chambersburg, PA01.1999
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Resource Allocation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Planning
- Specimen Collection
- Case Management
Licensurecertifications
- PA RN #539018
- MD RN #R259365
- CCRN #
- PHRN #203310
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- PA Certified School Nurse
Community Service
- Rescue Hose Company #1 Inc., 1998, Present
- Emergency Medical Services Secretary, 2003, 2013
Timeline
Paramedic
West Shore EMS
01.2007 - 03.2010
Charge/Staff Nurse for ICU/PCU 10 Bed Unit
Waynesboro Hospital
06.2002 - Current
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical
11.2000 - 06.2002
LPN
Martinsburg VA Center
03.2000 - 11.2000
LPN
Avalon Manor
08.1999 - 03.2000
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
05.1998 - 08.1999
Post Masters certificate AG-ACNP -
Drexel University
Master in Nursing Education -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
PHRN -
Harrisburg Community College
ADN -
Fredrick Community College
Practical Nursing Program -
Franklin County Career & Technology Center
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