Kimberly Ward
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Have been a successful nursing leader by motivating staff to develop and support high quality care. Have met quality, financial, and employee engagement metrics in areas of service. Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Accomplished Registered Nurse with 41 years of expertise is, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes. A
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
02.2024 - Current
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to nursing care.
- Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
- Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Acted as a role model by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization regarding patient-related issues.
- Served as an advocate for patients by promoting their rights and protecting them from abuse or neglect.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Christus Health
Shreveport, LA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by reviewing medical history, administering medications and performing physical assessments.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure prior to, during and after procedure.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as ECG signals, pressures and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
- Instructed patients on post-procedure care instructions, ensuring that they understand the risks associated with their condition.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient status during pre-operative and post-operative periods.
- Reported any unusual findings or changes in patient status promptly to attending physician.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult tests and procedures by listening attentively and answering questions accurately.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Nurse Managaer
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
Shreveport
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Manager of Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional, and Interventional Nephrology responsible for Quality Improvement Indicators, budgetary guidelines, policies, protocols, and staffing.
Nurse Managaer
University Health Shreveport
Shreveport
10.2013 - 06.2019
- Manager of Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional, and Interventional Nephrology responsible for Quality Improvement Indicators, budgetary guidelines, policies, protocols, and staffing.
RN Supervisor
LSU Health Science Center
01.2005 - 09.2014
- Bedside and supervisor of Interventional Radiology/Neuro-Endovascular Lab responsibilities of patient care, staffing issues, collaboration with providers related to intra- and post-procedural care of Oncology, Surgery, ENT, Endocrine, Adult Medicine, and Pediatric patients
- Served as both mentor and preceptor.
RN Circulator Nurse
LSU Health Science Center
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Bedside Operating Room nurse responsible for patient advocacy, peri-operative nursing duties, for both general surgery and Vascular Surgery cases
- Collaborative team member aiding to lead annual AORN education.
Charge Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Charge Nurse and bedside nurse responsibilities for patient care, delegating to other staff, collaboration with providers related to intra- and post-procedural procedures, and the establishment of policies and procedures.
RN Case Manager, PACU RN, Telemetry RN
Bossier Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Home Health/Hospice Case Management; Wound Care/End-of-Life Management; Bedside PACU and Telemetry nursing duties/responsibilities.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing -
Northwestern State University
01.1991
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Shreveport-Bossier Vocational
01.1982
Health Care Information -
Louisiana Tech University
01.1979
Skills
- Nursing leadership
- Quality improvement
- Budget management
- Policy development
- Staffing
- Patient advocacy
- Peri-operative nursing
- Collaboration with providers
- Mentorship and preceptorship
- Case management
- Wound care
- End-of-life management
- Telemetry nursing
- Care Coordination
- Licensed RN
- Decision-Making
- Performance Evaluations
- Patient Assessment
- Patient care planning
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Education
- Staff Scheduling
Affiliations
- Member ANA
- Member Shreveport District Nurses Association
- President Northwestern Louisiana Nurse Honor Guard
License Certifications
- RN Louisiana License 068665
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Procedural Sedation Certification
Career Overview
Have been a successful nursing leader by motivating staff to develop and support high quality care. Have met quality, financial, and employee engagement metrics in areas of service.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse | Nurse Manager
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Charge RN
Willis Knighton Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Christus Health
07.2023 - 02.2024
Nurse Managaer
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
06.2019 - 07.2023
Nurse Managaer
University Health Shreveport
10.2013 - 06.2019
RN Supervisor
LSU Health Science Center
01.2005 - 09.2014
RN Circulator Nurse
LSU Health Science Center
01.2001 - 01.2005
Charge Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2001
RN Case Manager, PACU RN, Telemetry RN
Bossier Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1994
Associate Degree Nursing -
Northwestern State University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Shreveport-Bossier Vocational
Health Care Information -
Louisiana Tech University
- ACLS
- PALS
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