Kimberly Thompson
Yukon,OK
Summary
Dedicated and dependable Registered Nurse with 25 years experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a cardiac focused environment. Possess an extremely strong work ethic and able to efficiently and calmly work under pressure and in high-stress situations. Use excellent communication skills to develop strong relationships with patients and the healthcare team. ACLS certified.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Nuclear Medicine
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2000 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of EKG monitored cardiac stress testing procedures at an advanced skill and knowledge level.
- Safely and independently administered pharmacological stress agents (adenosine, regadenosine, dobutamine) according to ASNC protocols.
- Performed assessments, identified contraindications for stress testing, monitored hemodynamic measurements, and implemented measures to maximize quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Proficiently and independently identified dangerous and life-threatening arrhythmias and initiated emergency actions in response to acute risk situations.
- Responsible for training all nurses and paramedics on nuclear stress testing.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive nuclear stress testing training manual.
Registered Nurse-ICU/CCU
Presbyterian Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.1997 - 03.2000
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Consistently applied the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgement, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
- Managed post-catheterization patients, monitored hemodynamic measurements, and pulled arterial sheaths.
Juvenile Case Manager
Wheatland Mental Health Center
Guthrie, Oklahoma
05.1992 - 05.1997
- Identified children and adolescents in at risk home environments, created recovery plans, referred to various healthcare and social services, and collaborated with various human service providers.
- Worked with children and adolescents experiencing emotional, verbal, physical, and/or sexual abuse, gang involvement, drug abuse , and mental health issues.
- Developed strong communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution, and proficient planning and organization skills,
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.1992
Skills
- Proficient IV skills
- Advanced EKG interpretation
- Strong cardiac assessment skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Extremely detail oriented
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong work ethic
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Vocal patient advocate
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Nuclear Medicine
Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians
03.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse-ICU/CCU
Presbyterian Hospital
05.1997 - 03.2000
Juvenile Case Manager
Wheatland Mental Health Center
05.1992 - 05.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma