Kimberly Staub
Nursing-BSN, RN
Springville,Iowa
Summary
Results-driven Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in critical care environments. Demonstrates leadership in team management, creation of tailored patient care plans, and mentorship of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Purdue Global University
Indianapolis
01.2026 - Current
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking and engagement among students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical exams.
- Mentored nursing students in clinical settings, enhancing their clinical skills and professional development.
- Implemented instructional strategies that addressed diverse learning styles, improving student comprehension and retention.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance according to school policy.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Unity Point Health Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
04.2022 - Current
- Created individualized teaching plans to address specific patient needs and improve understanding of care.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes through effective interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of assessments, treatments, and medications administered during shifts.
- Addressed psychological and physical needs alongside critical medical requirements.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervised LPN and CNA care delivery to ensure patient safety and maintain high care standards.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate patient care actions such as transfers, referrals and discharges.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, central line placements and lumbar punctures.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Developed nursing schedules to optimize staff coverage and workflow efficiency.
- Led team meetings to discuss patient care plans and resolve issues collaboratively.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Unit Charge Nurse/Orthopedics
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to the medical team promptly.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy of prescriptions to support patient safety.
- Supervised nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care and ensure compliance with protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses, fostering skill enhancement and effective teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morning Side Universite
Sioux City, IA12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Clinical supervision
- Quality improvement
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Healthcare policy
Certification
ALS
Custom Section 1
- American Nurses Association (ANA) member
- Iowa Nurses Association Member
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Purdue Global University
01.2026 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Unity Point Health Cedar Rapids
04.2022 - Current
Unit Charge Nurse/Orthopedics
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morning Side Universite
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global