Kimberly Toussaint
Smyrna
Summary
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nursse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN – Medical PCU
Advent Health
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted thorough assessments, monitored vital signs, and evaluated patient responses to treatment plans.
- Administered IV medications and provided patient education on treatment modalities and health management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN - Vascular stepdown
Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed care for patient’s post-vascular surgeries, focusing on complex needs and rapid recovery.
- Developed individualized care plans through detailed patient assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
LPN – RN
Arbor Medical Staffing
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered quality nursing care in diverse long-term care facilities, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patients’ health status, administered medications, and provided wound care in compliance with facility protocols
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
05.2024
Associate in Science - Nursing
Gwinnett Institute
Orlando, FL07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Orange Technical College
Orlando, FL12.2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- Creole speaking
- Prioritization of duties
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing, RN#9637939
- BLS/CPR/ACLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nursse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
11.2024 - Current
RN – Medical PCU
Advent Health
06.2024 - 11.2024
RN - Vascular stepdown
Orlando Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
LPN – RN
Arbor Medical Staffing
07.2022 - 09.2023
Associate in Science - Nursing
Gwinnett Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Orange Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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