Kimberly Smith

• Counseled patients on how best to manage chronic illnesses and adhere to prescribed treatments.
• Assisted patients in understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and available resources.
• Counseled patients on health maintenance through lifestyle modifications and medications.
• Facilitated communication between patients and care teams by acting as a liaison.
• Stayed current on community-based resources and services useful to patients.
• Educated patients about preventive health measures such as diet, nutrition, exercise, activity levels, stress management techniques.
• Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Responsible for a monthly case load of 150 patients, responsible for RPM BP monitoring and Chronic Care Management programs, Complete 20 minute programs with each pt, provide education based on individualized care plan, communicate with MD offfice for HTN or hypotension

Meet daily productivity goals required by employer

• Assisted the nursing team in providing direct patient care when needed.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws related to healthcare facilities.
• Created and implemented resident care plans to ensure safety, comfort, and well-being.
• Collaborated with other departments such as housekeeping and maintenance on a regular basis.
• Assigned duties to nursing assistants based on their skillset and experience level.
• Coordinated with medical professionals to manage residents' health care needs.
• Monitored medication administration and documented any changes in residents' conditions.
• Conducted interviews with potential employees to assess qualifications.
• Evaluated the performance of staff members and provided feedback as necessary.
• Investigated incidents or accidents involving residents or personnel immediately.
• Resolved customer complaints regarding resident services promptly and efficiently.
• Implemented quality assurance programs to promote best practices in resident care.
• Maintained accurate records of all patients' treatments, medications, therapies.
• Assessed new and readmitted patients for medical concerns and risks.
• Managed schedules, assignments and performance of nursing staff.
• Worked with outside agencies to improve care for residents.
• Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
• Provided oversight of staff members and ensured compliance with policies and regulations.

• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
• Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
• Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
• Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
• Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
• Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
• Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
• Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.

• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
• Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.

• Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
• Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
• Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.