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Work History
Education
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Kimberly St. John, BSN, RN (MSN July 2024)

Denver,CO

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (MSN degree expected July 2024) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Intermountain Health
07.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Current member of Quality and Safety Committee
  • Clinical Ladder Level III

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vivage Health
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Administer medications, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Directly Care for Long Term and Rehab patients each day with quality-driven support
  • Educate and advocate for patients and their families
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Make contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
  • Perform evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

Restorative Nurse Coordinator

Vivage Health
02.2017 - 04.2019
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from restorative nursing staff
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, therapy department, social workers
  • Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Scripps Health
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process on the postpartum unit
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
  • Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Scripps Health
11.2013 - 01.2016
  • Provided total patient care within scope of practice on the cardiac unit
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help cardiac patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with vital signs and intake and output.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership

Chamberlain University
07.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
08.2022

Registered Nurse -

Otero College
La Junta, CO
04.2021

AA Degree Practical Nursing -

Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
07.2014

Skills

  • Proficient in Epic, Centricity, Matrix, Windows, and Apple Mac
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Clinical judgment
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Flexible & Adaptable

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- Colorado RN #1674378 – current and in good standing
  • BLS certified- current

Accomplishments

  • Currently creating and implementing a music therapy program to improve outcomes of cardiovascular patients at Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Built and managed restorative nursing department in a 100+ bed facility
  • Project lead for programs including Fall Prevention, Aromatherapy, Equipment Audit, Waste-reducing project, Employee of the Month with Scripps Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular Stroke Unit December 2013.

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Intermountain Health
07.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Vivage Health
04.2019 - 06.2021

Restorative Nurse Coordinator

Vivage Health
02.2017 - 04.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Scripps Health
01.2016 - 02.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Scripps Health
11.2013 - 01.2016

Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University

Registered Nurse -

Otero College

AA Degree Practical Nursing -

Miracosta College

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