Kimberly Widmer
Gibbstown,NJ
Summary
Accomplished LPN with extensive experience in emergency and medical-surgical care at Taylor Hospital and Riddle Memorial Hospital. Excelled in patient assessment and medication administration, enhancing patient well-being and recovery rates. Demonstrated exceptional collaboration skills, significantly improving multi-disciplinary team efficiency. Proven track record in utilizing sterile techniques and developing comprehensive care plans, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Emergency Department
Taylor Hospital
Prospect Park, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, including tasks like assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with minor procedures, and documenting patient information, all while prioritizing cases based on the severity of their condition.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Taylor Hospital
Prospect Park , PA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Provides direct patient care to adults with a variety of medical conditions in a medical-surgical unit, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, performing basic wound care, assisting with patient hygiene, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patient comfort and well-being, all under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Administered medications and monitored effectiveness of treatments.
LPN
Midlantic Urology
Broomall, PA
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Monitored the patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, or intramuscularly, depending on the doctor's prescription.
- Providing direct patient care in the surgical setting, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with pre- and post-operative care, administering medications as directed, preparing patients for surgery, and maintaining accurate documentation, all under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Unit Secretary
Riddle Memorial Hospital
Media, PA
03.2010 - 11.2019
- Conducted follow-up phone calls to discharged patients regarding their care after leaving the hospital.
- Compiled and filed medical reports, charts, and correspondence.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Responded to requests from internal staff regarding patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Prepared and processed medical forms, documents, and reports, maintaining high accuracy.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Riddle Memorial Hospital
Media, PA
04.1991 - 03.2010
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after release from the hospital.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition, reporting any observed changes to the physician or nurse supervisor.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans, treatments, and outcomes.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN Emergency Department
Riddle Memorial Hospital
Media , PA
04.1991 - 03.2010
- Providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, including tasks like assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with minor procedures, and documenting patient information, all while prioritizing cases based on the severity of their condition.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
Chester-Upland School District03-1991
High School Diploma -
Cardinal O'Hara
Springfield, PA06-1988
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Sterile technique
- Care plan development
Certification
- PA LPN License- # PN100015L
Timeline
LPN Emergency Department
Taylor Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical LPN
Taylor Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
LPN
Midlantic Urology
11.2019 - 08.2022
Unit Secretary
Riddle Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - 11.2019
Medical-Surgical LPN
Riddle Memorial Hospital
04.1991 - 03.2010
LPN Emergency Department
Riddle Memorial Hospital
04.1991 - 03.2010
- PA LPN License- # PN100015L
Licensed Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
High School Diploma -
Cardinal O'Hara
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