Kimberly Kibler
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history with NorthBay Healthcare, 20 years, 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. I excel in delivering compassionate patient care and leading nursing staff with expertise in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NorthBay Healthcare
07.2005 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA06.2005
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Team coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Emergency procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Emergency care
- Geriatric nursing
- Supply restocking
- Evaluations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NorthBay Healthcare
07.2005 - Current
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Solano Community College
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