Kimberlyn Graham
Mebane,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Duke University MedicalCenter
03.2013 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
RN
Duke University Medical Center
07.2004 - 04.2013
Travel RN
Multiple Hospitals Availabe Upon Request
01.1992 - 07.2004
Registered Nurse (Adult and Pediatric)
Duke University Medical Center
07.1988 - 01.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount St Mary's College
Newburgh, NY05.1988
Skills
- Patient Care
- Performance Monitoring
- Medication Management
- Quality Control
- Staff Leadership
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Competent in PIV insertion and maintenance
- Competent in central line maintenance, Chest tubes, Foley's, Pacing wires, and various Oxygen therapy modes
- Caring for Pediatric cardiac population
Accomplishments
Worked with the Rapid Improvement project for the care of Pediatric Asthma patients at Duke.
CN IV project involved the implementation of the D-PEWS scoring system at duke.
Certification
Certified in Pediatric Nursing
BlS Certified
PALS Certified
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Duke University MedicalCenter
03.2013 - Current
RN
Duke University Medical Center
07.2004 - 04.2013
Travel RN
Multiple Hospitals Availabe Upon Request
01.1992 - 07.2004
Registered Nurse (Adult and Pediatric)
Duke University Medical Center
07.1988 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount St Mary's College
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