Kimberly Walker
St. Francis Hospital
Charleston,SC
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate nurse with a strong foundation in direct patient care and clinical judgment. Committed to enhancing patient education and promoting best practices within healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Work History
Nurse
14 Years 8 Months- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and positive outcomes.
- Document patient progress and care plans in electronic health records accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Educate patients on health management, medication usage, and recovery processes to enhance understanding.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Clinical documentation
Clinical judgment
Compassionate care
Licensed RN
Wound management
Timeline
Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2019Read More
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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