Kimberly Vercimak
Registered Nurse
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Responds to emergencies with grace and efficiency. Passionate about addressing healthcare disparities, increasing patient health literacy and patient advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Methodist College
Peoria, IL, 61615
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Updated patient charts using Epic software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
- Provided patient care for assigned caseload of four patients.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Bortell Animal Hospital
Bloomington, IL
05.2014 - 05.2021
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in routine and emergency surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Highland Pet Hospital & Wellness Center
Bloomington, IL
06.2000 - 02.2006
Veterinary Assistant
Lincoln Animal Hospital
Lincoln, IL
03.1995 - 06.2000
Pharmacy Technician
Medicap Pharmacy
Lincoln, IL
01.1993 - 03.1995
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL 05.2021 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL 08.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
Mobility assistance
Telemetry monitoring
Care plan management
Medication Administration
Patient Assessment
Bedside charting
Health promotion
Vital signs
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Methodist College
05.2021 - 05.2021
Student Nurse
Methodist College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Certified Veterinary Technician
Bortell Animal Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2021
Certified Veterinary Technician
Highland Pet Hospital & Wellness Center
06.2000 - 02.2006
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
08.1997 - 05.2000
Veterinary Assistant
Lincoln Animal Hospital
03.1995 - 06.2000
Pharmacy Technician
Medicap Pharmacy
01.1993 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
Illinois State University
08.1987 - 05.1991