Kimberly Bates
Lafayette
Summary
Experienced with patient care in Medical-Surgical environment, ensuring high-quality treatment and recovery. Utilizes comprehensive nursing assessments to inform effective care plans. Knowledge of wound care, patient education, and team-based healthcare delivery.
Professional RN with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical care. Proven track record in delivering high-quality patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration, and post-operative care. Valued for reliability, strong communication, and ability to drive positive results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Hamilton Medical Center
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, promptly reporting concerns to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
NHC
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations and vital sign monitoring to ensure optimal care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among care teams.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Hutcheson Medical Center
07.2003 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations and vital sign monitoring to ensure optimal care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among care teams.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA05.2008
LPN - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA05.2003
High School Diploma With College Prep And Technicalskills -
Lafayette High School
Lafayette GA05.1999
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hutcheson Medical Center
07.2003 - 11.2017
RN, Medical-Surgical
Hamilton Medical Center
Registered Nurse
NHC
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
LPN - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
High School Diploma With College Prep And Technicalskills -
Lafayette High School