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Kimyata K Carter

San Jose

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience in behavioral health, specializing in wound care management and discharge coordination. Demonstrated success in educating patients on chronic disease management and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in emergency response, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and evidence-based practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital
San Jose
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked closely with physicians, social workers, and nursing staff as part of unit team
  • Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols
  • Developed nursing care plans based on diagnoses, desired outcomes, and evidence-based practices
  • Coordinated discharge planning services by communicating with case managers social workers home health agencies rehabilitation facilities skilled nursing facilities primary care providers
  • Provided emotional support counseling services to patients coping with chronic illness terminal diagnoses grief loss stress anxiety depression
  • Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal
  • Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corcoran State Prison
Corcoran
06.2001 - 01.2024
  • Administered medications and insulin, monitored glucose levels, and documented in EMR.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, ensuring prompt and effective care.
  • Conducted vital sign assessments and mental health crisis rounds for patient evaluation.
  • Performed wound dressing changes, maintaining hygiene and comfort for patients.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management tailored to individual conditions.
  • Reported significant changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician promptly.
  • Maintained accurate EMR documentation of all patient interactions and treatments.

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Registered Nursing

International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL

Skills

  • Wound care management
  • Discharge coordination
  • Chronic disease management
  • Infectious disease control
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient education
  • Emergency response
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • PALS
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corcoran State Prison
06.2001 - 01.2024

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Registered Nursing

International College of Health Sciences

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