- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
Kim Lancaster
Adrian
Summary
Patient-oriented RN with 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering an extensive background in nursing, with the last 18 years being in dialysis.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
07.2016 - 11.2025
- Enhanced patient health outcomes by assisting with care plan development.
- Ensured continuity of care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on effective disease management and preventive care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented condition changes promptly and accurately.
- Assessed patient reactions to medications and IV therapies post-administration.
- Maintained up-to-date patient charts by documenting therapy details and updates.
RN Clinic Manager
American Renal Associates
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Streamlined patient and staff scheduling to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to elevate renal care quality and outcomes.
- Hired and onboarded new employees to strengthen team capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with company goals for patient satisfaction and staff performance.
- Maintained up-to-date staff and MD credentials for regulatory compliance.
- Monitored laboratory results for timely patient condition assessments and medication adjustments.
- Managed anemia treatment protocols to improve patient health outcomes.
- Updated company manuals to reflect current policies and procedures.
- Prepared clinic for emergencies and state inspections to ensure readiness.
- Facilitated employee training to ensure ongoing professional development and compliance.
LPN Staff Nurse
DaVita
02.2007 - 12.2014
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments under RN supervision.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to charge nurse promptly.
- Initiated and terminated dialysis treatments as per patient needs.
- Conducted thorough pre and post assessments for all dialysis patients.
- Educated patients on managing fluid intake and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured lab adequacy, redrawing labs when necessary.
LPN Staff Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital - ER
10.1992 - 02.2007
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge care instructions.
- Monitored respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to manage patient care.
- Maintained composure while performing time-sensitive tasks under critical pressure situations.
- Administered narcotics, inserted IVs, performed catheterizations, and conducted EKGs.
- Provided comfort and support to patients and families during ER visits.
- Collected lab specimens and promptly notified MD of any critical results.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
Albany, GA12-2014
LPN - Nursing
Heart of Georgia Technical College
Dublin, GA10-1992
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Home health care
- Emergency care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Patient care
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
- Infection control measures
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Critical thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient care assessment
- Attention to detail
- Care coordination
Accomplishments
I was able to go back to school at the age of 40 and obtain my RN degree. I graduated summa cum laude.
Interests
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
07.2016 - 11.2025
RN Clinic Manager
American Renal Associates
01.2015 - 07.2016
LPN Staff Nurse
DaVita
02.2007 - 12.2014
LPN Staff Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital - ER
10.1992 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton State College
LPN - Nursing
Heart of Georgia Technical College