Kimberly Steffen
Eudora,KS
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, School Nurse
Basehor Elementary School
Basehor, Kansas
07.2019 - Current
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN
Lawrence Memorial Hospital/Internal Medicine Group
Lawrence, Kansas
02.2007 - 07.2019
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS12-2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization management
- Health education
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, School Nurse
Basehor Elementary School
07.2019 - Current
RN
Lawrence Memorial Hospital/Internal Medicine Group
02.2007 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University of Topeka
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