Kimberly Vargulic
Charlestown,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong background in emergency patient care. Experience ranging from Trauma I to community hospital settings. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Mass General Hospital ( Trauma 1)
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Cross Country/UVM Hospital ( Trauma I)
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Emergency Room Nurse ( Per-Diem)
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center ( Trauma I)
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Appropriately triaged high acuity patients, recognizing life threatening conditions and initiated emergent interventions when necessary
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
CVPH Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Voca Health/Harlem Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Abrazo Health Care
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Columbia University Medical Center ( New York Presbyterian)
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
LIJ -Valley Stream Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing
New York, NY01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY01.2014
Licenses & Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP # F06190441/ Expires 6/24
Emergency Nurse Practitioner, AANP #E10190015/ Expires 10/24
Registered Professional Nurse, New York #684570 / Expires 3/25
Registered Professional Nurse, Massachusetts RN2367076 Expires 4/24
TNCC Expires 8/23
PALS Expires 4/24
ACLS Expires 10/24
BLS Expires 4/24
References
* Refernces available upon request
Timeline
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
UMass Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Mass General Hospital ( Trauma 1)
09.2022 - 09.2023
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
Cross Country/UVM Hospital ( Trauma I)
12.2021 - 06.2022
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
CVPH Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Voca Health/Harlem Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Abrazo Health Care
07.2020 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Nurse ( Per-Diem)
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center ( Trauma I)
04.2020 - 01.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Columbia University Medical Center ( New York Presbyterian)
06.2016 - 06.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
LIJ -Valley Stream Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
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