Kimberly L. Wilson

Eugene, OR Home: 541-***-****

ad2e3w@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

As an experience registered nurse, I have developed a solid skillset in psychiatric nursing, case management, triage, and leadership. I am a board certified mental health registered nurse and I am well versed in collaborative problem solving, de-escalation, and crisis management.

WORK HISTORY

06/2018 to Current Mental Health Registered Nurse

Oregon State Hospital – Junction City, Oregon

Performed physical, mental health assessments, administered oral/parenteral medications, participated in Treatment Care Plan meetings.

Deescalated clients, provided diversional activities, advocated for client needs.

Implemented nonviolent crisis management Safe Together and when necessary, initiated seclusion and/or restraint.

Coordinated clients transfer to the unit or discharge to transitional housing.

Completed monthly summaries of clients’ progress including recommendations.

Supervised staff, completed shift assignments for unit staff, and coordinated with other units throughout the hospital.

09/2015 to 05/2018 Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Unit

Ottumwa Regional Health Center – Ottumwa, IA

Completed physical and psychiatric assessments.

Administered oral/parenteral medications, performed dressing changes, removed sutures, changed ostomy appliance, catheter care, obtained laboratory specimens, monitored medication for effectiveness and side effects.

Performed and monitored detox protocols.

Managed patient behaviors to promote a safe and therapeutic unit milieu.

Practiced nonviolent crisis management CPI and when necessary, initiated seclusion and/or restraint.

Performed initial intake for patient referrals and completed admissions.

Participated in Treatment Team Meetings, set goals, monitored progress, completed discharge planning and referrals for outpatient treatment.

12/2012 to 08/2015 Registered Nurse – Occupational Health

Tyson Foods Inc. – Columbus Junction, IA

Initiated traumatic injury interventions for fractures, dislocations, chemical/thermal burns, penetrating injuries, lacerations, amputation, hyperthermia, impalement, degloving.

Managed repetitive motion illness interventions for trigger finger, vibration syndrome, pain, tendonitis, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome.

Implemented preventative and early intervention programs such as post-offer health assessments, hearing conversation, vibration monitoring; hazmat physical assessment, education/counseling, video audit, drug/alcohol, vision screening; adhering to OSHA regulations.

04/2010 to 01/2012 Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Professional Case Management – Denver, CO

Responsible for all patient care including medication administration, wound care, patient teaching, maintaining dietary restrictions, attending medical appointments.

Specific experience: palliative care; post-surgical care: hip repair, hysterectomy, organ transplant, cancer.

12/2008 to 10/2012 Registered Nurse Case Manager/ Licensed Practical Nurse

Advanced Home Health Care – Burlington, IA

Responsible for patient care and case management including admission, assessments, care plan development, supervision of staff; direct care such as phlebotomy, medication administration, wound care, treatments, patient teaching, maintaining dietary restrictions, reporting change of condition: medical/psychiatric.

Specific experience: pre/post organ transplant interventions and behavioral health interventions.

05/2005 to 12/2008 Homemaker/Student

Self Employed – Mt. Pleasant, IA

Started after the birth of our first child and adoption of our two youngest children.

Also attending school to become a Registered Nurse

11/2002 to 05/2005 Service Coordinator/Community Services Supervisor

ResCare – Washington, IA

Managed a team of community support technicians who provided services to clients who were either mentally ill and/or cognitively impaired under HCBS or ARO waivers.

Daily activities of case management included: service plan, social history, initial assessment, safety plan, crisis plan, psychosocial assessment, coordinating with other providers such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Southeast Iowa Case Management, Central Point of Coordination, and the VA Medical Center

Specific experiences: initiating a mental health commitment, directing staff meetings, coaching, client teaching, opening a community-based waiver home, advocating for client needs such as social security benefits, housing, employment, and medication.

EDUCATION

Indian Hills Community College-ADN-2011

Southeastern Community College-LPN-2008

Truman State University-BS- Family Science

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