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Nozomi Kimura

Corona,CA

Summary

A board-certified Nurse Practitioner with extensive background in nursing prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy at Virtue Primary Care. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse-practitioner

Virtue Primary Care
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
08.2014 - 09.2018
  • Started as a RN in chemical dependency and behavioral health unit. Later transferred to a medical-surgical/telemetry unit.
  • Developed strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
  • Utilized effective communication skills and effectively worked as a valued team member in a high-stress environment.
  • Prioritized patient safety and satisfaction in providing care to a patient population with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

College Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves.

Registered Nurse

Keiro Nursing Home
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • RN in an 80-bed Medicare unit within a skilled nursing facility.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided compassionate care to geriatric patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University
San Diego, CA
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National University
San Diego, CA
04-2012

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Cell Biology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06-2009

Skills

  • Preventive Care
  • Patient Education
  • Health Promotion
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Certification

  • Board-Certified NP-C AANP 2024 (Cert #F01241124)
  • CA RN License #819734
  • Certified Medical-Surgical RN CMSRN (Cert 61305715)

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse-practitioner

Virtue Primary Care
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
11.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
08.2014 - 09.2018

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

College Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse

Keiro Nursing Home
06.2012 - 12.2012
  • Board-Certified NP-C AANP 2024 (Cert #F01241124)
  • CA RN License #819734
  • Certified Medical-Surgical RN CMSRN (Cert 61305715)

Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Cell Biology

University of California, San Diego
Nozomi Kimura