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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

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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

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