Kimberly Bush
*******************@*****.*** 720-***-****
Charge Nurse
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Ten years’ experience of Geriatric care in Long Term Care, Dementia, and Assisted Living
Skilled in training and care staff supervision and management.
Team player with strong leadership skills.
Effective technical skills: (MS Word, Excel), fax, telephone, and other office equipment.
Current Colorado LPN License #PN-0040542
CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIE
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
• Team Oriented/Independent Worker
• Resource Maximization
• Facilitation/Training
• Policies/Regulations
• Case Management/Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medication Administration/Care
• Ensure Mars and Tars are free of error every month and as changes occur.
• Ensure medical technicians are administering medications inside correct time parameters.
• Answer any questions care staff or residents may have regarding proper care.
• Work with appropriate pharmacies as well as physicians, to ensure resident medications are
available as ordered by physician.
• Supervise the appropriate storage, and administration of medications as ordered.
• Assist in the appropriate destruction of medications per company protocols.
Facilitation/Training
• Assist in recruitment and initial training of care staff.
• Provide continuous in-service, training, and education for care staff.
• Develop and maintain care staff team to provide quality resident care.
• Ensure care staffing requirements to meet the needs of staff and residents.
Case Management/Documentation
• Provide documentation and complete notes in resident records.
• Initial coordination, implementation, and delivery of resident care plans and services required.
• Collaborate on residents’ care between themselves, family, physicians, lab, pharmacy, care staff,
administration, and other medical personnel.
OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Cherry Creek Nursing Center, Charge Nurse 01/2012 -
04/2013
Bethany Rehabilitation Center (3 separate hires), Charge Nurse 12/2005-
07/2012
Federal Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Charge Nurse 08/2009 –
11/2010
Heritage Club of Aurora, Health and Wellness Director 08/2007 -
05/2008
Heritage Club Denver Tech Center, Wellness Nurse 10/2007-
08/2008
Bear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Charge Nurse 02/2005 -
04/2006 Allison Care Center, Charge Nurse
10/2003- 02/2005
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Concorde Career Institute, Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma 02/2002 - 07/2003