Kimberly Thompson
Evansville,IN
Summary
Experienced staff nurse with 15+ years in acute care, skilled in medication administration, IV therapy, patient assessment, and vital signs monitoring. Strong focus on infection control, EPIC charting, and safe, attentive bedside care. Dedicated staff nurse with extensive experience in acute care and post-surgical settings. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, identifying changes in patient condition, and documenting care in EPIC. Committed to infection prevention, patient safety, and timely intervention.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Evansville, Indiana
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and identified changes in patient condition to facilitate timely intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient assessments and care plans in Epic electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided bedside nursing support in line with Deaconess Gateway Hospital patient safety standards.
Staff Nurse
Protestant Nursing Home
Evansville, Indiana
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic medical records to support accurate care planning.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Maintained infection control standards and enforced patient safety protocols to safeguard health during shifts.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure adherence to physician orders.
Staff Nurse
Woodlands Nursing Home
Newburgh, Indiana
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided comprehensive direct patient care, including wound dressing, medication administration, and IV therapy, enhancing patient recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions, ensuring adherence to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported significant changes to charge nurse, facilitating timely interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Staff nurse
Good Samaritan Home
Evansville, Indiana
06.2007 - 10.2019
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery in acute care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and identified changes in patient condition to facilitate timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes promptly to maintain accurate patient records.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Education
Certification - LPN Program
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN08-2006
High School Diploma -
Boose High School
Evansville, IN06-1988
ADN nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, IN10-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Infection prevention
- EPIC charting
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Staff nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Protestant Nursing Home
09.2020 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse
Woodlands Nursing Home
11.2019 - 05.2021
Staff nurse
Good Samaritan Home
06.2007 - 10.2019
Certification - LPN Program
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Boose High School
ADN nursing
Ivy Tech Community College