Wilbur Nims
Lake City,FL
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Centurion Group and Veterans Administration Hospital, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in patient care planning, medication administration, and fostering empathy, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency response and patient advocacy, embodying a results-driven approach with a focus on quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Centurion Group
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
R.N.(retired From)
Veterans Administration Hospital
08.1985 - 08.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Functioned as a case manager
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake City Community College
Lake City Fl05.1993
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Physical assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Licensed RN
- Care Plan Development
- Case Management
- HIPAA Educationr
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient care planning
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Taking vitals
- Emergency Response
- Tracheostomy Care
Affiliations
- Affiliated with the mason fraternal organization and shriners
Timeline
RN
Centurion Group
08.2019 - 04.2024
R.N.(retired From)
Veterans Administration Hospital
08.1985 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake City Community College
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