KIMBERLY TACKSON
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments while maintaining a patient-focused approach. Experienced in mastering new skills quickly and working effectively without supervision. Committed to delivering quality care while balancing personal responsibilities as a mother of two homeschooled teenagers, balanced with running and reading!
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
Emvenio
, NC
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient health and documented findings during research studies.
- Coordinated data collection and maintained accurate research records.
- Conducted patient assessments and provided necessary interventions to ensure safety of the participants.
- Organized laboratory specimens for analysis at appropriate laboratories or facilities.
- Monitored adverse events during study participation and reported any serious incidents promptly.
- Administered medications as prescribed by study protocols or physicians' orders.
Staff Nurse
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/ ATRIUM HEALTH/ ADVOCATE HEALTH
, NC
02.2013 - Current
- 2013-2016 Registered Nurse performing stress tests (nuclear and echocardiogram stress tests) and tilt table tests.
- 2016-2025 Float Emergency Room Nurse. Provided nursing care in multiple emergency rooms within Atrium Health System.
- 2025 to Present Emergency Room Nurse
- Provide assessments to prioritize patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to address urgent medical situations.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments and monitored vital signs.
- Executed IV placement procedures for effective medication administration.
- Demonstrated adaptability in high-pressure environments of acute care nursing.
- Applied critical care techniques to stabilize patients during emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Functioning as a registered nurse in a 22 major bed and 9 bed fast track emergency room.
- Job includes triage, critical thinking skills, nursing assessment, vital sign monitoring, critical care monitoring, IV placement and other acute care nursing skills.
Cardiac Step Down/Telemetry Staff Nurse
NOVANT HEALTH-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Registered nurse on a 30 bed cardiac telemetry floor in an approximately 500 bed urban hospital.
- Job included IV placement, nurse assessment, vital sign monitoring, ECG interpreting, critical thinking skills, patient education and other acute care nursing skills.
Cardiac Step Down/Telemetry Staff Nurse
FLETCHER ALLEN MEDICAL CENTER
07.2006 - 03.2010
- Registered nurse on a 50 bed cardiac telemetry floor in an approximately 450 bed teaching hospital in northern Vermont.
- Job included IV placement, nurse assessment, vital sign monitoring, ECG interpreting, critical thinking skills, patient education and other acute care nursing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
West Chester, PA01.2006
Skills
- Patient assessment and data collection
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Adverse event monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- Critical thinking skills
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Time management strategies
- Patient education techniques
- Emergency response protocols
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Sample collection procedures
- Appointment scheduling expertise
- Delegation and motivation strategies
- Testing and diagnostics proficiency
- Written communication skills
Accreditations
- ACLS
- BLS
- CEN
- PALS
- NRP
- CPI
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NIH Stroke
- USGIV
Certification
North Carolina Nursing License (compact)
Timeline
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
Emvenio
12.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/ ATRIUM HEALTH/ ADVOCATE HEALTH
02.2013 - Current
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
08.2012 - 08.2016
Cardiac Step Down/Telemetry Staff Nurse
NOVANT HEALTH-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
04.2010 - 03.2012
Cardiac Step Down/Telemetry Staff Nurse
FLETCHER ALLEN MEDICAL CENTER
07.2006 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY