Kim Keene Quiambao
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Department and Post-Anesthesia Care unit nurse experienced in providing comprehensive emergency medical support and care to patients who visit the emergency department and PACU. Excels at managing health care needs within crisis
situations that need immediate intensive attention. Works quickly and efficiently under pressure to provide
immediate care. Detail-oriented, fast learner, observant, and proactive. Resourceful and fast-acting emergency room nursing professional equipped with skills to thrive under pressure. Trained to handle wide range of acute and chronic concerns, triaging and assessing conditions quickly for maximum efficiency. Proven clinical knowledge and sound judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Louise Regional Hospital
GILROY, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care in acute settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Addressed diverse patient needs, including strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions, to provide tailored care.
- Administered medications with utmost professionalism and safety, carefully calculating and verifying dosages.
- Monitored patients closely, documenting conditions and promptly addressing concerns to enhance patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
San Jose, California
10.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care in acute settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Addressed needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions.
- Administered medications with utmost professionalism and safety, carefully calculating and verifying dosages.
- Monitored patients closely and documented conditions to address concerns promptly, enhancing overall patient safety.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Silicon Valley Surgery Center
San Jose, CA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and managed pain control for recovering patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Improved compliance with protocols, effectively explaining care and conditions to significant others and legal guardians.
- Optimized patient outcomes by continuously evaluating conditions and responses, quickly intervening to prevent or control complications.
- Handled individual needs in culturally-appropriate manner, caring easily for people of all backgrounds.
- Managed follow-up anesthesia care, combining clinical expertise with input from physicians and nursing staff.
- Developed comprehensive care plans with input from patients, caregivers, and loved ones.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Advanced Surgicare
San Jose, CA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Administered medications and managed pain control for recovering patients.
- Optimized patient outcomes by continuously evaluating conditions and responses, quickly intervening to prevent or control complications.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to facilitate seamless patient transitions.
- Enhanced protocol compliance by educating significant others and legal guardians on care and conditions.
- Managed follow-up anesthesia care, combining clinical expertise with input from physicians and nursing staff.
- Enhanced protocol compliance by educating significant others and legal guardians on care and conditions.
- Managed follow-up anesthesia care, combining clinical expertise with input from physicians and nursing staff.
- Created comprehensive care plans integrating insights from patients, caregivers, and loved ones.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in acute care settings.
- Administered medications with utmost professionalism and safety, carefully calculating and verifying dosages.
- Protected patients with careful monitoring and regular observations, documenting conditions and addressing concerns quickly.
- Addressed needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN 08.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN 08.2009 - 06.2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Pain management
- Clinical documentation
- EPIC charting system
- Meditech charting system
- Critical thinking
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Communication skills
- Teamwork facilitation
- Cultural competency
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Compassion and empathy
- Cardiac care
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Emergency procedures
- Care planning
- Medical evaluation
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Documentation and charting
- Family and patient support
- Flow sheet charting
- Precepting
Certification
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
- NRP certified
- NIHSS certified
- CPI certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Silicon Valley Surgery Center
02.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Louise Regional Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Advanced Surgicare
12.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Parkridge Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
08.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Southern Adventist University
08.2009 - 06.2015