Registered Nurse School

Kimberly Gastambidez

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Objective

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in providing quality healthcare services in educational settings. Seeking a School Nurse position to utilize clinical skills and experience in promoting the health and well-being of students.

Professional Experience

School Nurse

Bronx Arts and Science

Charter School, Bronx, NY

2021 – Present

Provided comprehensive nursing care to students from elementary to middle school levels.

Conducted health screenings, including vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings.

Administered first aid and emergency care for injuries and acute illnesses.

Managed chronic health conditions and developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.

Maintained accurate health records and ensured compliance with state health regulations.

Collaborated with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to address student health concerns.

Conducted health education programs on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Staff Nurse

Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY

2011 – 2019

Administer care for up to 13 patients in an acute hospital devoted to providing care to adult patients with advanced cancer and or other end stage disease.

Provide skilled nursing care while addressing the psychosocial, cultural and spirit needs of patients and their families.

Performed initial nursing assessments as well as develop, implement and evaluate patient plan of care for all assigned patients upon admission and every 24 hours therefore, documenting all outcomes on OAS electronic record systems (OAS Gold and Mediware information systems)

Initiate and implement blood transfusions, tube feedings and care for patients with wound care, decubiti’s, various types of ostomies and indwelling catheters.

Assist with bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and nasogastric tube intubation/removal and gastrostomy tube replacement.

Charge Nurse

Evaluate staffing requirements, create unit assignments and organize activities for 25- bed unit in accordance with patient requirements.

Supervised and support staff, including RN’s and paraprofessionals in delivering effective and high-quality care.

Provide updated reports on patient’s status and unit functioning to nursing administration.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Chamberlain University, Illinois, Naperville. IL

July 2012 – Present

A.A.S in Undergraduate Nursing

Cuny Hostos Community College, Bronx, NY

January 2008- January 2012

Certifications and Licenses

Registered Nurse (RN) License, NY

CPR and First Aid Certification

Skills

Critical thinking Time Management

Problem Solving Adaptability

Leadership Communication

Teamwork Patient care

Assessment Documentation

Blood Transfusions Wound care

References Upon request

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