Kimberly A. Henning
Maize,KS
Summary
Competent and caring Staff Nurse with two years of experience in Emergency care. Manages triage and patient intake, preliminary interviewing and diagnosis and administration of tests and treatments. Compassionate health care professional calmly resolving urgent situations under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Wesley Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments and progress notes according to hospital policy.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes, and signs of complications.
- Provided direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including triage assessment, IV insertion and medication administration.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Emergency Department Nurse Resident
Wesley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Extensive education and firsthand training to develop skills needed to provide care to patients in the acute care setting of the Emergency Department
- Responsible for providing full care to patients with acute illness and injuries while being overseen by a preceptor.
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
Wesley Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided care to patients with the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Tasks include obtaining vital signs, blood glucose checks, straight-stick IV blood draws, Foley and straight catheterization, NG tube placement, patient assessments, and patient education.
Receptionist/Dispatcher
The Wichita Radiological Group – Kansas Mobile Solutions
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Provide clerical services: answering multi-line phone systems, billing insurance companies, collecting patient information and co-pays, submitting accounts to collections, and scheduling appointments for radiological imaging
- Medical Transcriptionist: Transcribing diagnostic reports as dictated by radiologists
- Dispatcher Intermediary: Building rapport with nursing homes, ensuring orders are correct to dispatch technologists and sonographers to do examinations for patient diagnosis; utilizing excel for scheduling.
Pharmacy Technician – Customer Service Specialist
Coram – CVS Compounding Pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided patient support services including receiving and entering orders from hospitals and physician offices, collected patient demographic and medical information, and facilitated deliveries in a timely manner.
- Communicated with patients and home health care providers to ensure the appropriate supplies and medications were delivered for the on a weekly basis.
- Assessed patients for medication compliance and potential complications including line infections and adverse drug reactions
- Programmed and dispensed enteral feeding pumps and supplies as well as provided education to patient and families on proper use and potential complications.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Wesley Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Responsible for multi-line telephone management for high call volume, maintained patient privacy, utilized multiple computer systems and programs
- Utilized aseptic technique to perform IV compounding including chemotherapy, TPN, dialysis solutions, and multiple daily antibiotic runs.
- Verified that compounded products met USP 797 requirements prior to release into stock supply.
- Performed at highest levels of professionalism to maintain patient confidentiality and inventory management of controlled substances.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Education
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing -
Butler Community College
12.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessments and Triage
- Vitals Monitoring
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Medication and IV Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- ENPC Certified
- PALS Certified
- TNCC Certified
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
Wesley Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse Resident
Wesley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
Wesley Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Technician – Customer Service Specialist
Coram – CVS Compounding Pharmacy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Receptionist/Dispatcher
The Wichita Radiological Group – Kansas Mobile Solutions
01.2013 - 08.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Wesley Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing -
Butler Community College