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LaKimbra Hart

METROPOLIS,Illinois

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with more than 20 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Kentucky and Illinois Licensure

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse, NICU

Baptist Health Hospital
11.2016 - Current
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Baptist Health Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Hospital
09.2009 - 08.2014
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.

Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager

Baptist Health Hospital
10.2008 - 07.2010
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2008

Registered Nurse Orthopedic/Urologist

Baptist Health Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2002
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
05.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL
12.1999

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Parental Education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Team Collaboration
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • STABLE

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse, NICU

Baptist Health Hospital
11.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Baptist Health Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2016

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Hospital
09.2009 - 08.2014

Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager

Baptist Health Hospital
10.2008 - 07.2010

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Hospital
01.2003 - 12.2008

Registered Nurse Orthopedic/Urologist

Baptist Health Hospital
11.2000 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McKendree University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

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