Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Computer Skills
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

KIMBERLY L. NELSON

Blythewood,SC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) bringing over 20 years of progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven ability 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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Supplemental Health Care-Psych Travel Assignments
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action

Registered Nurse

On-Call/ ECRH Gracewood Developmental Disabilities
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve patient behavior.
  • Conducted assessments of patients to determine individual needs.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve patients' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Redirected patients using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

On-Call/ ECRH Psychiatric Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety
  • Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

On Call/ Augusta State Prison
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Cared for Inmates in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
  • Educated Inmates on infection control and disease prevention
  • Always maintained professional nursing boundaries with resident offenders
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

University Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided care for acute and chronic renal patient populations
  • Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
  • Provided patients and their families with information about their treatment and available resources
  • Provided quality care and treatment under GA Nursing laws and standards of care

Registered Nurse -PACU

University Hospital Formerly Trinity Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2017
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Valuated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort

Registered Nurse - ICU

Trinity Hospital Of Augusta
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Provide comprehensive care of ICU patients
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Skilled knowledge of ventilators and tracheal tubes
  • Assessed patients and provided necessary and prescribed treatment for patient stabilization
  • Rained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Provided quality care and treatment under GA Nursing laws and standards of care

Registered Nurse

Trinity Hospital Of Augusta
12.2009 - 09.2012
  • Provided patient care on Telemetry/Cardiac unit
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Provided quality care and treatment under GA Nursing laws and standards of care

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

South University
Savannah, GA
2018

Associate of Science Nursing - undefined

CMHA School Of Nursing
Charlotte, NC
1996

Skills

  • Mental Health Care
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Mental Disability Management
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Mood Disorders

Accomplishments

  • RN SC Compact License 5/23-6/24 #271426

References

Bridney Walker (706) 469-8866

Deborah Johnson (706) 231-4695

Kenneth Braswell (706) 495-3830

Computer Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Timeline

Registered Nurse

On-Call/ ECRH Gracewood Developmental Disabilities
11.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

Supplemental Health Care-Psych Travel Assignments
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

On-Call/ ECRH Psychiatric Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

On Call/ Augusta State Prison
03.2019 - 03.2021

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

University Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse -PACU

University Hospital Formerly Trinity Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse - ICU

Trinity Hospital Of Augusta
09.2012 - 09.2015

Registered Nurse

Trinity Hospital Of Augusta
12.2009 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

South University

Associate of Science Nursing - undefined

CMHA School Of Nursing
KIMBERLY L. NELSON