Kimberly Sue Sorrell
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Banner Desert Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and education. Proven ability in medication administration and infection control, while fostering team collaboration. Adept at interpreting diagnostic tests and implementing trauma recovery strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Staffing Services
Mesa, AZ
11.2021 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Neuro ICU
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
10.2016 - 11.2021
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Team
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Executed complete nursing process for adult patients during hospital stays.
- Directed and managed nursing care activities to enhance patient outcomes.
- Identified short- and long-term goals based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Provided and documented nursing interventions aligned with patient care plans.
- Collaborated with health team members to coordinate daily care plans.
- Involved families in care processes and decision-making as appropriate.
- Monitored, assessed, and recorded symptoms, reactions, and patient progress.
- Floated between inpatient medical-surgical floors and telemetry from January 2013 to October 2016.
Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry Unit
John C Lincoln Health Network
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Responsible for the complete nursing process for adult patients.
- Managed and directed nursing care activities during the patients hospital stay.
- Identified short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
- Provided and documented nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, and plan of care.
- Collaborated with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
- Involved the family when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
- Documented the effectiveness of nursing care and modified plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes.
- Observed, assessed, and recorded symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse
Westminster Village
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Develop and managed nursing care plans.
- Instructed and supported ancillary staff in appropriate management and care.
- Acted as a clinical resource to support staff.
- Collaborate and Direct contact between staff and other clinical area, Physicians, Families and Patients.
- Assess staffing needs on a daily bases.
- Coordinate admissions and discharges.
Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Nurse
Friendship Village of Tempe
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Observed, assessed, and recorded symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Develop and managed nursing care plans.
- Administered medications and assisted in convalescence and rehabilitation.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper care.
- Provided practice management support and patient education.
- Acted as a clinical resource to support staff.
- Manage and direct ancillary staff as needed.
Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry Unit
Tempe St. Luke’s
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Responsible for the complete nursing process for both adult patients.
- Managed and directed nursing care activities during the patients hospital stay.
- Identified short and long term goals based on patient care needs.
- Provided and documented nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, and plan of care.
- Collaborated with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
- Involved the family when providing care and in decision-making as appropriate.
- Documented the effectiveness of nursing care and modified plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes.
Education
Associates in Applied Science -
Mesa Community College
01.2004
Skills
- Electronic health records management
- Patient assessment and education
- Medication administration and infection control
- Diagnostic interpretation and lab result analysis
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Team collaboration and shared governance
- Trauma recovery strategies
- Advanced neuro assessment techniques
- CRRT with Prismaflex and Prismax
Licenses Certifications Experience
- Current Registered Nurse, Arizona
- Current ACLS/BLS via RQI
- TNCC (expired) will renew if needed.
- EVD/ICP MONITORING
- CRRT on Prismax and Prismaflex
- LUMBAR DRAINS
- Rotoprone beds
Affiliations
i enjoy spending time with family, friends and dog. i enjoy going to baseball games and football games also watch them on television. I love cooking and grilling. Some outdoor activities include camping and golf.
Accomplishments
- meets and exceeds on all yearly preformace evaluations
- extrodenary preformance evaluation during covid while working as charge Nurse on sharded governace and clinical representative for unit
- recived daisy nominations and Multiple MVP nominations from peers and paitents
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Staffing Services
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma Neuro ICU
Banner Desert Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Team
Banner Desert Medical Center
01.2013 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry Unit
John C Lincoln Health Network
08.2008 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse
Westminster Village
06.2006 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry Unit
Tempe St. Luke’s
06.2005 - 06.2006
Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Nurse
Friendship Village of Tempe
02.2004 - 06.2006
Associates in Applied Science -
Mesa Community College
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