Kymberlee Coffindaffer, FNP-BC

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Loxahatchee, FL 33470

561-***-****

doublekym9@.com

Summary of Qualifications

Skilled in providing intelligent and informed assistance to physicians in Emergency Department (ED).

Well versed in implementing therapeutic interventions as advised by ED physician.

Capable of issuing accurate diagnosis based on scientific evaluation and assessment of incoming patients.

Psych Assessment: ability to assess and offer treatment options for patients with PTSD, and various mental health disorders.

Thirteen years clinical experience as an RN with direct patient care in the Emergency Department including two years mental health assessments and care plans.

Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families.

Committed to practicing medicine using a holistic approach and acting as a patient advocate.

Follow evidenced-based guidelines combined with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition.

Ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health-care team.

Extensive experience mentoring new nurses, providing assistance as resource person and motivator.

Education

University of Massachusetts, Boston. 2015

Post Master’s Certification Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University, Minneapolis, MA. 2012

Master of Science in Nursing, emphasis in Management and Leadership

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. 2005

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, FL 2003

Associate Degree in Nursing

Licensure and Certifications

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2015

Registered Nurse: State of Florida since 2003, currently active

ACLS, BLS, PALS certified: currently active

Experience with Electronic Record Systems

Epic

Cerner

Medhost

OPUS

Employment History and Experience

VA Medical Center August 2014- Present

ER Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Create sound clinical judgment in the assessment/reassessment, analysis, nursing diagnosis, planning of interventions, outcome identification, and evaluation of human responses of individuals to care/treatment of Veterans.

Provide skilled experience in triage with the ability and knowledge needed to prioritize.

Provide care in uncontrolled or unpredictable environments.

Direct the delivery of nursing care and leadership provided through assignment, delegation and supervision of ancillary staff and through committee participation.

Deliver basic and emergency patient care, discharge instructional teaching activities, and demonstrate the ability to function as a preceptor to other nurses.

Palm Beach County Victim Services Oct. 2011- Present

(SANE) Nurse

Provide comprehensive, uninterrupted care to sexual assault victims, including conducting the forensic collection of evidence. The goal of the SANE Nurse is to minimize the physical and psychological trauma to the victim and to maximize the probability of collecting and preserving the physical evidence of an assault for potential use in the legal system.

Avoid a compassionate and sensitive approach to sexual assault victims

Provide timely medical/forensic examination with more complete evidence collection.

Provide for follow-up care and counseling.

Provide a testimony as needed

Bethesda Memorial Medical Center February 2013- April 2014

ER Charge Nurse

Provide rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in life-threatening situations

Deliver quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions.

Stabilize and monitor patients from pediatrics to geriatrics, and have the critical thinking skills to know when to transfer to a higher level of care as we are limited in our resources.

Reva Air Ambulance May 2012 – April 2014

Flight Nurse

Provides high quality nursing care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Medical Directors.

Assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility.

Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.

Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.

Wellington Regional Medical Center February 2007 –September 2012

ER Charge RN

Supervise staff of 15, including paramedics, secretary when on relief charge nurse duty.

Determines patient care assignments based on nursing skill levels and patient needs

Identifies staffing needs and levels, in coordination with the Nurse Staffing Office

Role model for promoting a caring environment for patients, staff, families, visitors and physicians

Monitor and evaluate patient care through direct rounds and consultation

Delivered acute, critical care for stroke and cardiac patients.

Stabilized and monitored patients from pediatrics to geriatrics in routine, acute, urgent and emergent situations.

Trained for crisis intervention for critical patients.

Participated in Clinical Practice and Staff Education Committees.

Ensure the quality of emergency medical nursing care to patient.

Provided the orientation and training to new staff, medical students and nursing students.

Participated as a Clinical Consultant in the building of the Cerner software for our organization.

Assisted in Design and Implementation of Electronic Medical Record (Cerner).

References Provided Upon Request

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