Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kimberly Sutton

Susanville,CA

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration and patient assessments. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through effective communication and crisis intervention. Dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and implementing evidence-based practices in diverse healthcare environments.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lassen Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 2025
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care that met diverse needs.
  • Conducted detailed assessments to monitor patient conditions and initiated timely interventions.
  • Safely administered medications while vigilantly observing for side effects or complications.
  • Trained new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
  • Maintained strict compliance with infection control protocols to prevent infections.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment strategies.
  • Advised patients on wound management, discharge planning, and safe medication practices.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance by following all personal and health data protocols.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse

High Desert State Prison
09.2015 - 2023
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Feather River College
Quincy, CA

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of The Siskiyous
Yreka, CA

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical judgment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient counseling
  • Emergency procedures
  • Long-term care
  • Mental health nursing

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lassen Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 2025

Registered Nurse

High Desert State Prison
09.2015 - 2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Feather River College

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of The Siskiyous
Kimberly Sutton