Kimberly Bacon

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Waterboro, Maine04087

C:207-***-**** H:207-***-****

acwbng@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a Nursing position with ability to work a variety of shifts

Education: University of New England -Associates in Nursing, May 1998

Certifications: IV Certified, RN Licensure, Telemetry Certified

(6 week clinical experience at Jackson Brook Mental Health Hospital, South Portland, Maine)

Professional Experience:

Family Care

2008-Current *Provided care for family during health crisis until stabilized

Registered Nurse (Hospice)

Beacon Hospice, York maine- 2007 to 2008:

*Assessed patients needs for hospice services admittance

*Provided care and care management for the dying patient and their family

*Advocated for the dying patient for both care and their wishes

*Supported the patient and family during the entire process of dying

*Closely documented and communicated any changes in patient’s status for proper care and financial coverage

*Collaberated with a team made up of social workers, clergy and CNA staff to ensure holistic care was provided

Health Coach

Health Dialouge, Portland Maine

*Health coached via telephone from a call center to assigned patients both inbound and outbound

*Listened to and communicated with a large variety of patients in all aspects of illness and medication needs

Client Care Coordinator-RN

RiverRidge, Kennebunk, Maine 2005 to 2006:

*Supervised RN’s, CNA’s and other various staff of a 24-bed brain injury unit

*Coordinated the care from a multi-disciplinary team for clients and their families

*Constructed individual care plans for client’s unique needs and state requirements

*Remained available to be on-call in the unit for various levels of needs

*Completed performance evaluations, staff educational in-services, and counseled staff as-needed

*Assured the nursing care and services delivered to clients and families was consistently meeting and embracing

their unique, physical, emotional and spiritual needs

Registered Nurse

Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine 2003 to 2004:

*Provided care for patients receiving crucial cardiac medication on the Cardiac Respiratory Surgical Floor

*Monitored cardiac patients both on and off telemetry

*Administration of medications, blood transfusions, and treatments to patients

*Educated patients on their medication and treatment plans

*Admission and on-going assessments of new patients

*Developed and documented care plans, goals, interventions, and outcomes

*Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team

Registered Nurse

(Contract assignment through Alternative Nursing Agency)

Windham Correctional Facility, Windham, Maine 2002-2003:

*Administration of medications and treatments to inmates per physician’s orders

*Educated inmates regarding medication use and side effects

*Assessed inmates for healthcare needs

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*Provided emergency nursing care for various crisis situations

*Partnered with security personal to provide a safe environment for inmates and staff

Registered Nurse

(Contract assignment through Alternative Nursing Agency)

Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, Maine 2001-2002, 2003:

*Administration of medications, blood transfusions, and treatments to patients

*Admission and on-going assessments of new patients

*Provided care for acute post surgical patients

*Developed and documented care plans, goals, interventions, and outcomes

Registered Nurse

(Contract assignment through Alternative Nursing Agency)

New England Rehabilitation, Portland, Maine 1999-2001:

*Provided care in an acute rehabilitation unit for adult and geriatric patients with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke,

amputation, and patient withdrawal from substance abuse

*Charge Nurse on several occasions as well as mentored new RN’s

*Supported patients and their families regarding personal needs and goals towards successful discharge

Registered Nurse

St. Andres Nursing Home- 1998 to 1999:

*Worked as a charge Nurse during the week, and acted as Nurse Supervisor on the weekend

*Delegated daily assignments to staff and monitored their performance

*Formulated and documented treatment plans for geriatric residents based on individualized needs

*Provided medication and treatment as scheduled by physician

*Supported families of terminally ill residents

Registered Nurse

Renaissance Nursing Home-1998:

*Distribution of medication to geriatric population as scheduled by physician

*Various Charge Nurse duties

Raising Family and attending college

1991 to 1998:

Operating Room Technician

United States Army-1989 to 1991 (honorable discharge)

References available upon request

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