Kimberly Strickland, BSN RN
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to implement innovative teaching strategies that enhance patient education. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes patient needs and promotes holistic well-being. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic healthcare setting focused on continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to chronically ill patients.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse , Private Duty
River City Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Registered Nurse-Med Sure/Telemetry
St. Vincents Riverside Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
LPN
Consulate Health care of Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Provide care for long term and rehabilitation residents
- Administering medications and wound care treatments as prescribed
- Participate in interdisciplinary discharge process
- Handle entire new admit process
- Charting weekly skin checks, monthly summaries, monitoring early identification of clinical issues in order to minimize avoidable transfers to the hospital, transfer patient to hospital when necessary with proper paperwork and documentation
- Work with nurses aides to coordinate resident care, collecting urine specimens to send to lab, straight cath if necessary and getting labwork paperwork ready for labs to be drawn by outside lab facility
- Transcribing new orders for residents, ordering medications from pharmacy, performing chart checks, documenting any change in condition on residents, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams for the best care for residents.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
LPN
Signature Healthcare of Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
05.2012 - 10.2019
- Provide care for long term and rehabilitation residents
- Administering medications and wound care treatments as prescribed
- Participate in interdisciplinary discharge process
- Handle entire new admit process
- Charting weekly skin checks, monthly summaries, monitoring early identification of clinical issues in order to minimize avoidable transfers to the hospital, transfer patient to hospital when necessary with proper paperwork and documentation
- Work with nurses aides to coordinate resident care, collecting urine specimens to send to lab, straight cath if necessary and getting labwork paperwork ready for labs to be drawn by outside lab facility
- Transcribing new orders for residents, ordering medications from pharmacy, performing chart checks, documenting any change in condition on residents, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams for the best care for residents.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LPN
Kindred Hospital North Florida
Green Cove Springs, FL
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Providing nursing care for critically ill patients, High Ops patients with high ventilator settings, patients with severe wounds all while adhering to standard and contact isolation precautions
- Administer medications, perform wound care treatments, respiratory treatments and trach care as prescribed
- Monitor patient pain management and educate patient and family regarding pain management control
- Assist with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care
- Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special treatments
- Interact professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
- Assist with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients
- Monitoring patients status while getting a blood transfusion, starting and discontinuing IV lines, monitoring and managing PICC lines and midlines, monitoring patients on ventilators, trach collar, pmv and weaning process including terminal wean patients
- Performed head to toe assessment q shift and document it in computer, all medications MARs, wound care and charting done by computer charting using pro touch, collect labwork and specimens to be sent to in house laboratory
- Inserting foley catheters when ordered, inserting N-g tubes when ordered
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
10-2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Jacksonville, Fl02-2022
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL12-2011
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Jacksonville, FL05-2000
Skills
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- BLS- American Heart Association
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- EHR Proficiency
- Epic Proficiency
License#
RN9613656
Affiliations
- Member of FNA (Florida Nurse Association)
- Member of ANA (American Nurse Association)
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Med Sure/Telemetry
St. Vincents Riverside Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse , Private Duty
River City Home Health
06.2019 - Current
LPN
Consulate Health care of Orange Park
03.2017 - 05.2020
LPN
Kindred Hospital North Florida
11.2012 - 06.2014
LPN
Signature Healthcare of Orange Park
05.2012 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
First Coast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School