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Kimberly Yarbrough

Jackson,TN

Summary

Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, recognized for reducing medication errors through precise administration and fostering patient satisfaction via compassionate communication. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessment, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing health outcomes while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for diverse patient populations. Patient safety and care is my number one concern.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Aya Healthcare
2024.12 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitor patient’s for behavior changes, deescalate situation as quick and smoothly as possible.

RN Floor Nurse

West Tennessee Health Care
2023.12 - 2024.12
  • Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Care for Med Surg patient’s- Gi bleeds, post surgical, pancreatitis, etc.

RN

Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center
2023.05 - 2023.12

Outpatient GI nurse - endoscopy and colonoscopy- pre op, procedure room and post op.

RN Floor Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health
2022.06 - 2023.04

Oncology Nurse

  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.

LPN

Volunteer Home Care
2018.04 - 2022.06

Oncology Nurse

  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2022

LPN - LPN

Tennessee Technology Center
Jackson, TN
09.2009

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Geriatric care
  • Community health
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Nursing informatics
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Cultural history
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient assessments
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Physical assessments
  • Research utilization

Certification

BLS, ACLS

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

RN

Aya Healthcare
2024.12 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

West Tennessee Health Care
2023.12 - 2024.12

RN

Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center
2023.05 - 2023.12

RN Floor Nurse

Lakeland Regional Health
2022.06 - 2023.04

LPN

Volunteer Home Care
2018.04 - 2022.06

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

University of Memphis

LPN - LPN

Tennessee Technology Center