KIMONE HINDS RN
Huntington,NY
Summary
Summary of Qualifications- Compassionate, dedicated and patient-focused Registered Professional Nurse, with 6 years Practical Nursing experience providing quality care to , geriatric, psychiatric, developmentally disabled and the pediatric population in various settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Houses Of Long Island
Brentwood, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Manage Nursing Dept./ Case Management for an outpatient program that serves clients with Psychiatric and Substance abuse disorders.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, medication management, disease process and management of lifestyle options.
- Confer with practitoners to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Train staff, new nurses and other medical personnel in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and meet treatment goals.
- Update patient charts with data in order to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented psychotropic medication administration, and completed health assessments on new admissions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Citizens Options Unlimited
Plainview, NY
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Provide care for 16 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home setting.
- Administer medication, monitor and record patient’s vital signs, perform wound care treatments, g-tube feedings, suctioning and ostomy care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and ensuring residents complete all medical appointments.
- Assist the RN in completing care plans, health care reports and chart auditing.
- Order medications and medical supplies for all residents.
- Communicate with pharmacies, hospitals and Primary care physicians regarding script renewals and care of the residents.
- Advocate for and accompany clients to specialist visits in and out of state.
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Partners in Care, Per Diem
New York, NY
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Conduct home visits to provide personal care to geriatrics and adult population.
- Perform wound care, medication administration, range of motion exercises and check vital signs.
- Report any changes in the client's health or mental status to Nursing Supervisor, the family or Primary Care Physician.
- Provide companionship and nursing support to hospitalized clients.
- Complete nursing notes and reports daily.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medistar Personnel, West Lawrence Care Center
Far Rockaway, NY
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided bedside care to geriatric and psychiatric patients in long-term care.
- Administered medication and checked and recorded patient’s vital signs.
- Performed wound care, g-tube feedings, blood glucose monitoring, colostomy care and catheterization.
- Documented and reported any changes in patient’s condition to RN.
LPN
Broward Children's Center, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided nursing care within a pediatric daycare for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ages 4 months - 18 years old).
- Performed medication administration, g-tube feedings and tracheostomy care and suctioning, O2 Saturation monitoring, O2 administration.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY11.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Uniondale NY08.2014
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice, Study of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
07.2011
Skills
- Long Term Care
- Medication Administration
- Home Care
- Wound Care
- IDD Population (All developmental levels)
- G-Tube
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Self-motivated professional
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Detail-oriented
- IV certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Houses Of Long Island
06.2021 - Current
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Partners in Care, Per Diem
11.2019 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Citizens Options Unlimited
04.2017 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medistar Personnel, West Lawrence Care Center
06.2016 - 07.2017
LPN
Broward Children's Center, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care
09.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice, Study of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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