Kymberly Grahn
Registered Nurse
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Proficient, compassionate and self-driven nursing student with anticipated graduation in May 2024 who is eager to leverage previous experience as a social worker with exceptional interpersonal skills into a successful and beneficent nursing career. Analytical and strategic, with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Tech II Float Pool
Atrium Health Floyd
Rome, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted patient with basic care and mobility needs, such as bathing, oral care, toileting and ambulation to and from restroom.
- Collected routine vital signs and blood sugars.
- Reported any abnormalities of vital signs, blood sugars or patient condition to nurse.
- Assisted nurse with patient needs, such as wound care, bed changes and patient repositioning.
- Initiated IV access or Foley insertion/removal as needed.
Social Worker Case Manager
Atrium Health Floyd
Rome, GA
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Developed discharge plans for patients primarily in general surgery/trauma step-down and intensive care units.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to determine most appropriate discharge needs throughout patient's hospitalization.
- Provided family support, education and encouragement throughout discharge planning process while advocating for patient's needs. Initiated and maintained communication with providers outside th hospital for various discharge planning needs.
- Served as a member of the Executive Rounding Team to evaluate A3 process improvements in 2019-2020.
- Chosen as the initial social worker in the hospital to transition to Patient Progression position in 2020.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate Care
Mental Health Care
Patient Management
Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Clinical Judgment
Medication Administration
Patient Education
Health Promotion
Geriatric Care
Family Education
Care Plan Implementation
Palliative Care
Diabetes Management
Clinical Documentation
Certification
BLS
Clinical Experience
- Mother and Baby at Hamilton Medical Center, 2023
- Labor and Delivery at Hamilton Medical Center, 2023
- Medical/Surgical rotations at Hamilton Medical Center (2022), CHI Memorial Fort Oglethorpe (2023)
- Skilled Nursing Facility rotation at Standifer Place, 2022
- Mental Health rotations at Floyd Behavioral Health (2023), Standifer Place (2023) and Parkridge Valley (2023)
Timeline
Nurse Tech II Float Pool
Atrium Health Floyd
02.2023 - Current
Social Worker Case Manager
Atrium Health Floyd
11.2017 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
05.2001 -