Leslie Kimery
Afton,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with seven years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in home health, LTC, and DIDD settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Caregiver
Family having transplants
Greeneville , TN
11.2023 - Current
- Family members had transplants in 22' and 23'
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Organized medications for family members and administered them according to directions.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Maxim Healthcare Services
Greeneville, TN
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
State of Tennessee -East TN Homes
Greeneville, TN
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Use nursing skills to administer medications, document on residents
- Gather detailed information, such as labs, specimen and vitals to collaborate with other health care providers
- Communicate effectively with staff and residents family
- Having excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize in high pressure situations while giving top notch resident care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Night Charge Nurse
Signature Health Care
Greeneville, TN
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Use nursing skills to administer medications, document on residents
- Gather detailed information, such as labs, specimen and vitals to collaborate with other health care providers
- Communicate effectively with staff and residents family
- Having excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize in high pressure situations while giving top notch resident care.
DSP-House Mgr- LPN
D&S Community Services
Greeneville, TN
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Day to day care, oversight, and provision of assistance for people with developmental disabilities
- Administer medications, complete accurate documentation, teach and encourage independence with ADLs
- Create staffing schedule for each month, buy groceries for home, train new hires as well as retrain as needed.
Direct Support Staff
Cornerstone
Greeneville, TN
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted DIDD individuals with all daily activities, administer medications, teach and encourage independence with ADLs
- Day to day care, oversight, and provision of assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
Education
LPN in Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown, TN08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston12-2010
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management, Multitasking and Organization
- Geriatric Care
- Dementia Care
- Home Health Care
- Medication Administration
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Assessments
- Care Plan Development
- Diabetes Management
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Samples Collection
- Seizure Management
- Educating Families
- Client Documentation, Medical Records Management
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Incident Reporting and documentation
- Staff Supervision and Task delegation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- LPN, 08/2016
- BLS Certification, expires 04/2024
- AED Certification, exspires 04/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Family having transplants
11.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
State of Tennessee -East TN Homes
10.2019 - 07.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2019 - 11.2023
LPN Night Charge Nurse
Signature Health Care
01.2017 - 01.2019
DSP-House Mgr- LPN
D&S Community Services
07.2014 - 01.2017
Direct Support Staff
Cornerstone
02.2014 - 07.2014
LPN in Nursing -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
College of Charleston
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