Kimberly Slivka
Registered Nurse
Wintersville,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
All About Women Health Associates
Weirton , WV
07.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Jefferson County Health Dept
Steubenville, OH
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Data Entry Associate
Delta Care Rx
Robinson, PA
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Processed applications into required electronic formats.
- Accurately handled data entry for Hospice clients into company-based software.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Increased data-entry productivity by identifying issues and improving them.
Staff Nurse
Trintiy Home Health
Steubenville, OH
05.2013 - 03.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Staff Nurse
Charity Hospice Inc
Wintersville, OH
04.2006 - 05.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Valley Hospice Inc
Steubenville, OH
12.1997 - 12.2004
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Ohio Valley Medical Center
Wheeling, WV
05.1991 - 12.1997
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty State College
West Liberty,WV 09.1987 - 05.1993
Skills
Preventive health
Patient and family advocacy
Vaccine administration
Foley catheters
Managing deadlines
Emotional intelligence
Direct Patient Care
Physical assessments
Setting up referrals
Palliative care awareness
Hospice philosophy understanding
Gardening, Music, Movies, Hiking
I love to do the things in life that take me closer to nature. It is soul soothing and balances me emotionally and physically.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
All About Women Health Associates
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jefferson County Health Dept
11.2019 - 07.2022
Data Entry Associate
Delta Care Rx
03.2017 - 11.2019
Staff Nurse
Trintiy Home Health
05.2013 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse
Charity Hospice Inc
04.2006 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse
Valley Hospice Inc
12.1997 - 12.2004
Staff Nurse
Ohio Valley Medical Center
05.1991 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty State College
09.1987 - 05.1993