Kimberly Tate, RN
Kaiser Permanente
Downey,CA
3
Certifications
11
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong healthcare background and clinical experience across Emergency, Intensive Care, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and Hematology-Oncology settings. Skilled in patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, electronic health record (EHR) documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and recognizing and reporting changes in patient conditions. Experienced in coordinating patient communications, supporting continuity of care, and training healthcare staff. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, holding a California Registered Nurse license.
Work History
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
5 Years 1 Month- Assisted with patient assessments and ongoing monitoring, promptly reporting changes in patient conditions to licensed clinicians.
- Obtained and accurately documented vital signs, clinical observations, and relevant patient information to support timely care decisions.
- Coordinated patient messages, follow-up requests, and communication between patients and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care.
- Trained and oriented new staff on clinical workflows, EHR documentation, patient-care procedures, and organizational standards.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Reinforced patient education regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, and provider instructions.
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation while protecting patient confidentiality.
- Promoted patient safety through infection prevention, fall precautions, safe patient handling, and adherence to established clinical protocols.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
6 Years 3 Months- Provided direct bedside care, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), repositioning, mobility, and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with safe patient transfers and mobility while maintaining patient dignity, comfort, and safety.
- Monitored and documented patient observations, promptly reporting changes in patient conditions to licensed nursing staff.
- Implemented infection prevention practices, fall precautions, and safe patient-handling techniques to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to support individualized care plans and maintain a safe, patient-centered environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Skills
Patient Assessment & Clinical Monitoring
Vital Signs & Recognition of Patient Deterioration
Direct Patient Care & ADL Assistance
Infection Prevention & Fall Precautions
Medication Safety & Patient Education
EHR Documentation & Patient Messaging
Care Coordination & Follow-Up Management
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient Transfers & Safe Mobility
Staff Training & Onboarding
Patient Advocacy & Therapeutic Communication
Clinical Prioritization and Time Management
Certification
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
LEADERSHIP
- NURSING CLASS PRESIDENT | Los Angeles Southwest College, Class of 2025
- Represented the nursing cohort, facilitated communication with faculty, and coordinated class initiatives.
Timeline
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Kaiser Permanente
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Kaiser Permanente
07.2015 - 10.2021Read More
Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate of Science from Nursing (ADN)
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El Camino College
Associate of Arts
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Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate of Science
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