Kimberly Wachter
Massapequa,New York
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Joseph Hospital
Bethpage, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems and solutions.
- Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Supervisor
Regency At Glen Cove
Glen Cove, NY
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
Home Care Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
Lindenhurst, NY
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
- Monitored client vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2023
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Surgical Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- BCLS
- ACLS
Affiliations
Capstone experience
Neuro ICU-Stony Brook University Hospital
Accomplishments
- Honors program at Molloy University
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Joseph Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Regency At Glen Cove
02.2023 - 07.2023
Home Care Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
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