Kimberly Tucker
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
I have specialized in Correctional and Mental Health Nursing. I have experience thou in Med Surg and clinical setting situations. Triaging, helped with detoxing, suboxone, post surgical and many services in the prison and jail systems. I have worked long term care a acute rehabilition nursing as well. I am a quick learner a hard worker and have a excellent attendance rate. I often help my coworkers and have good reviews with my work performance. I never been written up on a job and have good work team socialization!
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Action Staffing
11.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN
QPA
01.2020 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN
Action Staffing
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN
Baptist Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
LPN
Hopkins CO Jail
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN
Henderson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY06.2017
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Monitoring
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Care
- Chest Pain Management
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Direct Patient Care
- Psychology
- Mental Health Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Discharging
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Seizure Management
- Administer Medication
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Hearing Screenings
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Performing EKGs
Certification
CPR Cert 2-24 expires
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN
Action Staffing
11.2022 - Current
RN
QPA
01.2020 - Current
RN
Action Staffing
03.2019 - 01.2020
RN
Baptist Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2018
LPN
Hopkins CO Jail
04.2015 - 03.2018
LPN
Henderson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2011 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - RN
Madisonville Community College
CPR Cert 2-24 expires
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