Kimberly West
Mount Vernon,IL
Summary
Illinois State Board Certified Registered Nurse currently working with Developmental disabled individuals of all ages for a little less than a year. Prior to this current position, Worked in Same Day Surgery/ Post- Anesthesia Care Unit for 4 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a Surgical care unit. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Warren G Murray Developmental Center
04.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge for 20 plus patients a day.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Crossroads Community Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Supervised ancillary staff of 2 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Starting IV's and prepping for surgical procedures per physicians' orders
- Take emergency call on weekends and holidays.
- Complete EKGs and point of care testing.
- Provide patient education for postoperative care that includes medication, wound care, and follow up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
CNA\ Registered Nurse
White Oak Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in multi-bed acute care facility.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Administered daily medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Head-to-toe assessments
- Daily weights
- Set up dialysis treatments
- Daily wound assessments and dressing changes
- Arranged patients outpatient appointments
- Administration of flu shots and TB test
- Completing Physician orders as well as transcribing Physician telephone orders
CNA
Heritage Woods Of Mt. Vernon
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Medication reminders and assistance if needed to open medication package.
CNA
Residential Living Center
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted in taking residents on field trips and to doctor appointments
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05.2018
Certificate - Phlebotomy
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL12.2012
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Medical assessment
- Long-Term Care
- Family and patient support
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Immunization skills
- Admission and discharge
- Documenting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient care planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
- IV drug therapy management
- SBAR communication
- Taking vitals
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient discharging
- Infant CPR certified
- Precepting
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medical Assessment
- Chart Updating
- Appointment Scheduling
- Taking Vitals
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Performing EKGs
- Feeding Assistance
- Intravenous Therapy
- IV Setup
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Counseling
- HIPAA Education
- Removing Sutures
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Infection Control Measures
- Medication and IV Administration
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
Timeline
RN
Warren G Murray Developmental Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Crossroads Community Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2023
CNA\ Registered Nurse
White Oak Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 01.2019
CNA
Heritage Woods Of Mt. Vernon
12.2014 - 06.2016
CNA
Residential Living Center
05.2011 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rend Lake College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
John A Logan College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
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