Kimberly Ward
Ada
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication, support ,basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Hospice Nurse
Choice Health at Home
01.2024 - Current
- Writing and obtaining orders from physicians
- EMR charting
- Wound care as ordered for comfort
- Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly, medication teaching to family/caregivers.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
LPN/CMA
Featherston Assisted Living Facility
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Medication administration
Care Team Coordinator/LPN
Lifespring Homecare
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting care plans as necessary for maximum results.
- Developed customized care plans to address individual patient needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient care by coordinating and managing care team activities.
- Provided ongoing education to the care team members on best practices, protocols, and guidelines in the field of healthcare management.
- Obtaining and writing orders per physician request
- Obtaining and uploading medical records to patient chart
Field LPN
Alpha/Choice Home Health and Hospice
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Field LPN
Good Journey Home Health and Hospice
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Wound care as ordered per physician
LPN
Rolling Hills Hospital
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Clinic LPN
Fresenius Dialysis Clinic
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Served as a patient advocate during medical consultations, ensuring patients received clear explanations of treatment options and side effects.
- Expanded nursing knowledge through ongoing professional development opportunities including workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trusting relationships between patients and staff.
LPN
Jan Frances Care Center
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered tests and injections/medications
- Communicated with staff, physicians, patients and family
- Obtained orders from physicians
- Wound care as ordered
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Pontotoc Technology Center
Ada, OK06.2012
High School Diploma -
Byng High School
Byng, OK05.1988
Skills
- Lab draws
- Dialysis
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Vital sign monitoring
- CNA
- CMA
- Communication
- Time Management
- Ability to work under pressure
- CPR/BLS
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control
- Advanced care planning
- Compassionate care
- Symptom control
- Clinical assessment
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
Certification
LPN
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
Field Hospice Nurse
Choice Health at Home
01.2024 - Current
Care Team Coordinator/LPN
Lifespring Homecare
09.2022 - 01.2024
LPN/CMA
Featherston Assisted Living Facility
05.2020 - 04.2024
Field LPN
Alpha/Choice Home Health and Hospice
07.2019 - 09.2022
Field LPN
Good Journey Home Health and Hospice
07.2015 - 07.2019
LPN
Rolling Hills Hospital
03.2015 - 02.2016
Clinic LPN
Fresenius Dialysis Clinic
11.2013 - 03.2015
LPN
Jan Frances Care Center
08.2012 - 11.2013
LPN - Practical Nursing
Pontotoc Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Byng High School
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