Kimyalda Green
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 26 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St, Clare Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Utilized advanced medical technology to diagnose and treat varied illnesses and injuries.
- Provided care to patients with mobility issues offering to transport to medical appointments and assisting with medical tests.
- Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
- Performed routine medical check-ups and provided preventative care services to detect health issues early and take steps to prevent illness.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Managed caseload of 3-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Emergency Room Technician
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2006 - 03.2018
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Clinic
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Helped charge nurse staff unit and achieve coverage goals.
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Health Unit Coordinator
St Joseph Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2006
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
- Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.1996 - 06.2002
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA12.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA08.2014
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Team Coordination
- Patient Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medical Screening
- Sanitation
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Medical Records Management
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Evaluation
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Follow-Up Calls
- Resource Allocation
- Physical Assessment
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Medical Consultation
- Call Triaging
- Managing Deadlines
- Shared Governance
- Family Education
- Disease Management Programs
- ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Well Visit Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Medical Evaluations
- Medical Supply Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Trauma Recovery
- Long-Term Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Personal Care Needs
- Staff Supervision
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Counseling
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Seizure Management
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Women's Health Exams
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Neurology Expertise
- Emergency Procedures
- Prenatal Care
- Disease Specialization
- Patient Discharging
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Postpartum Care
- Setting Up Referrals
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Medication Distribution
- Performing EKGs
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Removing Sutures
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Planning
- Chest Pain Management
- Family Planning Services Education
- Administering Immunizations
- IV Drug Therapy Management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St, Clare Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
07.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Clinic
08.2014 - 09.2015
Emergency Room Technician
St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2006 - 03.2018
Health Unit Coordinator
St Joseph Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.1996 - 06.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Clover Park Technical College
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