Kimberly G Swope, LPN
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Occupation Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialization Multi-State Privilege (Compact
Designation)
Name KIMBERLY G SWOPE
Address of Record Chesapeake, VA
Initial License 04/19/2007
Expire Date 10/31/2015
Objective
Will apply my skills and experience to my nursing career while
providing the best possible care to my patients. My nursing style blends
professionalism, capability and compassion. Communicate well with doctors,
colleagues and patient families, ensuring continuity of patient care.
Education -
Ashford University, San Diego,CA 2010-2011
BA Health Care Administration
ECPI College of Technology, Manassas, Virginia 2006-2007 School of
Health Science Health Science Diploma in Practical Nursing - Virginia
Graduated- Feb 2007
Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI 2001-2001 General
Education Courses
Certifications
American Red Cross CPR/AED
Professional Rescuer and infant CPR -Course Completion date- Dec. 2012
renewal date Dec. 2014 Psychological First Aid -Course
completion date Feb 2007
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider - expired 2011, need a
recertification.
STABLE- learner/provider Course Completion date- 17 July 2008
RTS Training 2 day - June 2009-ongoing
RTS Coordinator 3 day- June 2009-ongoing
Employment History
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center US Army, Landstuhl Germany
Series -0620- GS- 06 Family Practice Clinic 40 hours a week -Nov 2012-
April2013 Currently on leave without pay for one year /end date April 16,
2014
Worked as a staff licensed practical nurse in a two wing clinic.
Preformed Phone triage and patient guidance and education
Nursing responsibilities included but not limited to triage, assessment,
and collaboration with doctors and nurses to have successful patient
outcomes.
Responsible for giving medications, IV's, injections, EKG's, and start
physical exams
Supervision of Med Techs upon any treatments to patients
Performed all clinical skills and provided medical technicians with
education and leadership
Was a part of an out-patient clinic catering to retired veterans and
families as well as DoD employees living all over Europe.
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Dewitt Army Community Hospital US Army Fort Belvoir, VA
Series -0620- GS- 06 Labor and Delivery 40 hours a week from 1st Oct
2007 18th Sept 2009
Worked as a staff licensed practical nurse on a 9 bed Labor and Delivery
Unit consisting of 4 labor suites, 2 recovery rooms, 1 operating room and a
3 bed antepartum diagnostic center/triage area. Supported an average
delivery rate of 90 births and 350 outpatients visits per month.
Managed the 3 bed triage area, which includes administering non-stress
testing, assisting with pelvic exams and caring for a diverse and complex
outpatient population.
Responsible for triage, assessment, stabilization of admitted obstetrical
patients, recoveries of caesarean sections patients, including transfer to
tertiary facilities under the supervision of RN staff.
Served as neonatal transition nurse whose duties include infant
resuscitation, assessment, medication administration, breast-feeding
teaching and infant bathing.
Received initial hands on training in first assisting physicians during
caesarean sections.
Served as a preceptor to all newly-assigned LPN personal in the Labor and
Delivery Unit.
Redeveloped the Labor and Delivery Bereavement program, and coordinated the
acquisition of donated new materials and resources. Responsible for
planning and implementing hospital wide bereavement program.
Created and presented Dewitt Bereavement program's initial budget for
entire hospital program.
Developed a bereavement training program for the Labor and Delivery staff
and served as the staff point of contact/on call for all bereavement
issues.
Served as a member of the Dewitt Army Community Hospital Bereavement
Committee, playing a vital role in their development of new policies and
procedures.
Conducted Flu Shot Clinics over the last three flu clinics.
Capital Area Pediatrics Vienna, VA
April 2007- Oct 2007
Worked as a staff nurse in a busy pediatrics office. There were 16 patient
suites, 1 allergy clinic suite, 2 phlebotomy suites and 1 functioning
laboratory. Our office provided care to 60 to 100 patients a day for 6
days a week.
Responsible and managed care for 20 to 25 patients per day to include
greeting and admitting patients, physical assessments and school physicals,
immunizations for all ages, newborn physical assessments, assisted
physicians with examinations, nebulizer treatments and medications, lab
tests, conducted hearing tests and eye tests.
Responsible for management of flu shot clinic and immunization clinic.
Identified and treated walk-in's. Provided care upon assessment.
Served as first contact for phone triage of all patients and made
appropriate appointments as needed and phone in prescriptions for patients
after reviewing with charge doctor.
Stocking and keeping area's clean for patient safety.
Patient record maintenance.
Heritage Contracting /non-medical Chantilly, VA
2004
Worked as a contract administrator in main office. Responsible for
scheduling installation of upcoming projects and coordinating with all
project managers involved.
Preparation and upkeep of my contracts and all parties involved. Worked
closely with the sales team to achieve excellent relations with clients and
to meet all their needs.
Awards
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Nursing Excellence Award Nominee
Certificate of Appreciation
Employee of the month March 2008
Time off award- 8 hours for Bereavement services
Certificate of Achievement
Commanders Award for Civilian Service
Computer knowledge
Microsoft Office- Power Point, Excel, Word
Mac software,,Essentris, CHCS, AHLTA
Volunteer
Community Outreach- Virginia Beach- Providing and serving meals to our
homeless of Virginia Beach -2014
Volgeweh Chaplin Services Bereavement guest speaker 2010
A presentation was given about the bereavement process.
Dewitt bereavement program Fort Belvoir,VA 2007 to 2009
Donated personal time and money to redevelop waning bereavement
program.
Canadian Embassy Washington, DC 2006 - 2009
Catering and serving at embassy functions
Boys and Girls Clubs Manassas, VA 2007
Ran a drink cart for a Boys and Girls club charity golf event
Christmas Toy Drive Dumfries, VA 2008
Organized Ward organization and participation in Christmas toy
drive.