Kimberly Winders
Tarboro,NC
Summary
Patient oriented nurse with proven clinical knowledge at UNC Health Nash, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective education. 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing needs and daily assignments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Nash
Rocky Mount, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Assistant Nurse Manager
UNC Health Nash
Rocky Mount, NC
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing workflow efficiency within the nursing department.
- Monitored patient care metrics to identify areas for improvement and adjust protocols accordingly.
- Managed conflict resolution and addressed staff concerns to maintain a positive work environment and high morale.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Nash
Rocky Mount, NC
02.2006 - 07.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Staff supervision
Certification
-BLS/ACLS certified
-NIHSS certified
-CPI certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Nash
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
UNC Health Nash
07.2024 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
UNC Health Nash
02.2006 - 07.2024
Bachelors Of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University