Kimberly Tribble
Richland,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate LPN with IV certification and over 20 years of diverse healthcare experience. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuously seeking opportunities for professional development. Eager to leverage an extensive background in a new state, ensuring high-quality support and empathy for patients. A passion for fostering positive patient outcomes drives a relentless pursuit of growth and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Primary Care
Palms Medical Group
Trenton, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Assisted in wound care, dressing changes, and other therapeutic interventions.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health record systems accurately.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered vaccines and immunizations to pediatrics and adults.
- Exhibit competency when utilizing the following equipment: ECG, PFT, In-house hemoglobin, Lab centrifuge, AED, Autoclave, Vital Sign Machine, Nebulizer and accessories, Blood Glucose, INR, In-house hemoglobin A1c, Oxygen tanks and accessories.
Home Health LPN
AYA Healthcare
Travel Contracts
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Travel Home Healthcare LPN for BayCare Home Heath in Dunedin, Fl. from March 14, 2022-March 10, 2023.
- Travel Home Healthcare LPN for Amedisys Home Heath in Dahlonega, GA from November 2021 - February 2022.
- Provide skilled patient care according to physician orders and nursing plan of care.
- Communicated with supervising RN about patient status.
- Provided venipuncture for lab tests ordered by physician.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and/or case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds, including wound vac care.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to homebound patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Health LPN
Aveanna Home Healthcare
Gainesville, FL
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided LPN home healthcare duties as listed above.
Home Health LPN
Kindred Home Health (now known as Center Well)
Gainesville, FL
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided LPN home healthcare duties as listed above.
IV infusion therapy
SIMED Health
Gainesville, FL
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Administer biological IV infusions to 6-10 patients daily.
- Assess clients pre, during, and post infusion.
- Palpate vein for best IV placement or access venous port according to protocol.
- Mix medication dosage based on client weight.
- Schedule client appointments for upcoming infusions.
- Liaison between clients and physicians.
- Order medications and IV supplies.
- Review schedule weekly to be sure all labs and other diagnostic testing is up to date and normal results.
- Keep infusion room clean and organized.
Operating Room Secretary
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville, FL
07.2014 - 11.2017
- Schedule surgeries for multiple surgeons.
- Work directly with the charge nurse to keep daily surgery board on schedule.
- Answer phones.
- Prepare next day surgery board for 14 OR rooms.
- Speak with surgeons about any delays or add-on surgeries to be scheduled.
- Assist in bringing patients down from their rooms to be prepped for surgery when staffing was short.
- Assist patients with going to the restroom while they were in holding.
- Assisted in Women's Center O.R. with patient care while in pre-op and post-op.
- Kept front O.R. desk area organized, clean, and presentable to the public.
- Worked with many different cultures, attitudes, and degrees of professionalism daily.
- Expanded my multitasking skills.
- Continued weekend PRN work after graduation in April until November.
Medical Assistant
SIMED Health
Chiefland, FL
02.2009 - 07.2014
- Assisted healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Managed electronic health records to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication management, promoting adherence and understanding.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups, improving overall scheduling efficiency within the clinic.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL03.2017
Skills
- Liaison between clients and physicians
- Patient care
- Multitasking
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines
- Assist physicians
- Collect laboratory specimens
- Perform laboratory tests
- Operate diagnostic equipment
- Detail oriented
- Able to multi task
- Quick proficiency with EHR systems
- IV certification
- Venous port access certification
Timeline
LPN Primary Care
Palms Medical Group
05.2023 - Current
Home Health LPN
AYA Healthcare
11.2021 - 03.2023
Home Health LPN
Aveanna Home Healthcare
06.2020 - 11.2021
Home Health LPN
Kindred Home Health (now known as Center Well)
02.2019 - 06.2020
IV infusion therapy
SIMED Health
04.2017 - 02.2019
Operating Room Secretary
North Florida Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant
SIMED Health
02.2009 - 07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Rasmussen College
Personal Information
- Title: LPN
- Skills: Experience with EMR programs such as NextGen, Epic, Intergy, Meditech, KindredLink, Kinnser, and HCHB.
- IV certification
- Venous port access certification