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Kimberly Smart-Robertson

Registered Nurse
Los Angeles,CA
Kimberly Smart-Robertson

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Kaiser Permanente South Bay Med/Surg Unit, Harbor City, CA

Clinical Preceptorship
2024.04 - 2024.06 (2 months)

Job overview

Adventist Health White Memorial, Montebello, CA

Clinical Rotation
2024.02 - 2024.03 (1 month)

Job overview

ICU/ ED

Kaiser Permanente, West LA, Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Rotation
2023.11 - 2024.12 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

Med/Sug

California Hospital , Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Rotation
2023.09 - 2023.10 (1 month)

Job overview

L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, NICU

Exodus Recovery Urgent Care Center MLK, Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Rotation
2023.02 - 2024.04 (1 year & 2 months)

Job overview

Beverly Hospital Meg/Surg Unit, Montebello, CA

Student Nurse Clinical Experience
2022.10 - 2023.05 (7 months)

Job overview

Healthcare Talent, Los Angeles, CA

LVN Night Shift Manager
2020.07 - Current (4 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Took samples such as nasopharyngeal, blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support next steps on COVID testing, disease management and medication administration.
  • Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to RNs and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Costal Medical, Los Angeles, CA

LVN Floor Nurse
2018.11 - 2020.12 (2 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Performed basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to RN.
  • Worked under registered nurses to care for as many as 36 patients each shift, including those with conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's.

Palmdale School District, Palmdale , CA

Paraeducator/LVN
2015.08 - 2021.01 (5 years & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Mobile Diabetic management for Type I and II adolescents including Blood glucose monitoring, carb counting and administering insulin according to MD orders. Reported abnormal findings to RN for 4 school sites.
  • Manage and maintain patent airway for students on ventilators and trachs performing clean procedures including G-tube feedings, and catheterizations.
  • Assisted special education students and teacher with daily classroom assignments.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN .
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues

Maxim Healthcare, Santa Clarita, CA

Home Health LVN
2016.06 - 2018.07 (2 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Perfect attendance record for 2 years with Nurse of the Month for Month of March 2016

Education

Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA

Certificate of Completion from Vocational Nursing
12.2013

University Overview

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA

Associate of Arts from Registered Nursing
06.2022 - Current

University Overview

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science from Registered Nursing
2022.12 - Current (1 year & 9 months)

University Overview

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • BLS
  • Direct Patient Care
  • EMR/EHR

EPIC: entry level

Cerner: entry level

AllScripts: Intermediate

KIPU: Proficient

MediTech: Beginner

  • IV therapy and Blood draw Cert
  • Staff education and training
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Clinical Preceptorship
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Med/Surg Unit
2024.04 - 2024.06 (2 months)
Clinical Rotation
Adventist Health White Memorial
2024.02 - 2024.03 (1 month)
Clinical Rotation
Kaiser Permanente, West LA
2023.11 - 2024.12 (1 year & 1 month)
Clinical Rotation
California Hospital
2023.09 - 2023.10 (1 month)
Clinical Rotation
Exodus Recovery Urgent Care Center MLK
2023.02 - 2024.04 (1 year & 2 months)
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Registered Nursing
2022.12 - Current (1 year & 9 months)
Student Nurse Clinical Experience
Beverly Hospital Meg/Surg Unit
2022.10 - 2023.05 (7 months)
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts from Registered Nursing
06.2022 - Current
LVN Night Shift Manager
Healthcare Talent
2020.07 - Current (4 years & 2 months)
LVN Floor Nurse
Costal Medical
2018.11 - 2020.12 (2 years & 1 month)
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
2016.06 - 2018.07 (2 years & 1 month)
Paraeducator/LVN
Palmdale School District
2015.08 - 2021.01 (5 years & 5 months)
Long Beach City College
Certificate of Completion from Vocational Nursing
Kimberly Smart-RobertsonRegistered Nurse