Registered Nurse
Resume:
Kimberlyn Breaden
Smithfield Ky 40068
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Education
Galen College of Nursing –Louisville, KY –
12/2013 LPN completed
Experience
Removery Tattoo removal and Fading – 6/2021 to Present
Registered Nurse
Provide safe and thorough laser treatments.
Follow appropriate sanitation and clinical protocols.
Manage client files, photos, and information in compliance with HIPPA.
Compliance with all safety standards, indications and contra-indications for treatment, daily preparation duties as well as ensuring all unusual outcomes are recorded appropriately
Build trust with potential clients and ensure client satisfaction by delivering superior customer service.
Communicate realistic removal expectations and treatment outcomes.
Achieve achieving and maintain studio’s monthly sales targets.
Stay up-to-date with training and education on tattoo removal laser treatments
Work as a part of a small team with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Other administrative-related tasks required for business operations.
Knowledge of PicoWay Laser, 1064, 730 and 532.
Robley Rex Veterans Hospital – 11/2018 to 6/2021
Registered Nurse
Telemetry/Med surg floor
Charge Nurse assignment
Monitor patient cardiac rhythm
Monitor patient for any abnormalities and notify MD
Monitor post-op vital signs, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders
Manage patient pain and facilitate treatment plan
Educate family and patient on surgical procedure and possible outcomes
Educate family and patient upon discharge
Administer medications as ordered
Manage nurse and nursing assistant as charge nurse on weekly basis
Assign patient to room according to bed board and working with house supervisor.
Exceptional Senior Living – 8/2017 to 11/2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manage and care for over 40 geriatric residents alongside an RN supervisor and delegated CNA’s
Perform functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge, and report changes in patient condition to ensure that issues requiring immediate attention were addressed.
Attend and implement solutions that result from Resident council meetings
Teaching and encouraging brittle diabetic on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Also how to perform self-glucose monitoring. Encouraging family to participate and to investigate into a insulin bump for more control of disease.
Episcopal Church Home –10/2017 to 11/2018
PRN – Licensed Practical Nurse
Provide complex nursing to terminal ill patients; offer physical, emotional and spiritual comfort. Honoring patient and family wishes whenever possible
Manage disease progression, controlling symptoms of respiratory distress, restlessness, delirium, and other end of life challenges. Reduces stress for both patient and families.
Incorporate comfort care techniques, including repositioning, music therapy, massage, gentle touch and caring presence.
Taught bedside comfort skills to caregivers and family members; helped reduce family anxiety and strength relations by encouraging and sharing stories.
Complete physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge and report and sudden change in condition
Utilized aseptic and clean techniques to provide sterilized wound care, dressing application and Foley placements.
Attend monthly in-services for continued quality care of residents
Forest Springs Health Campus, 04/2016 – 10/2017
Licensed Practical Nurse,
Provided on job training for Oldham County High School students learning to be CNA s.
Instructed and followed new LPN’s in training at facility
Help to incorporate care that conforms to ethical practice by delegating appropriate tasks with adequate supervision
Prepare and administer controlled substance via oral, sublingual, intradermal, sub-Q, topical and inhalation routes, and severed as key holder of drug inventory and supply.
Delegate CNA assignments and duties, delegate shift assignments, charted shift events and communicated with house supervisor and physicians to ensure adequate coverage was maintained.
Offer end of life care to patient and families by providing emotional, spiritual, and physical support.
Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab Center – 07/2015 To 04/2016
Essex Nursing and Rehab Center – 05/2014-07/2015
(Transferred: sister companies)
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Trained and managed 10+ new hires and co-workers and achieved significant improvements in their productivity
Supervised and managed CNA/s and LPN's on a daily basis
Manage and care for over 50 geriatric residents alongside an RN house supervisor, LPN’s, and delegated CNA s.
Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
Coordinated and scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts
Provide Tracheotomy care, wound-VAC maintenance, wound cleaning and changing catheters and dressings.
Prepare and administer medications via gastrointestinal, intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, nebulizer treatment, ophthalmic as prescribe by physician.
Monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients through use of glucometer and interfaced with laboratories to obtain results of analysis and follow-up STAT order.
Hurstbourne Care Center – 03/2013 To 05/2014
Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant
Manage and care for over 60 geriatric residents alongside an RN supervisor and delegated CNA s.
Prepare and administer medications via gastrointestinal, intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, nebulizer and ophthalmic as order by physician.
Skills & Abilities
Very computer savvy and knowledge of multiple office equipment. Type 65 wpm and 15,000 ksp. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and experience with Internet, Epic, computer Mars, Zenoti. Experience with AS400 systems, Matrix, POINT-CLICK-CARE, and Dos systems, can learn very quickly on hospital/nursing setting computer program. Experienced in a variety of hospital settings; pre-op, post-op, ICU, telemetry, medical-surgical, hosparus, nursing homes, assisted and residential living facilities. Work effectively with others and convey a positive and professional image to all, patients and their families, employees, and professional health care providers.
Accomplishments
2021- Magnum Cum Laude graduate of BSN program
2013- Present: Volunteer to feed the needy at Salvation Army with Church group
2013- Recipient of the” Human Touch” award from Galen
2010- Received recognition for outstanding organizational by state auditor
2009-2013- Volunteer for SHINE at Southeast Christian Church
2009-2013 – Yearly “Walk or Roll” for children with disabilities.
2007 – Employee of the Month
2006 - Nominated for Nursing Assistant of the Year
Licensure
RN License Number: 1160210
Nursing License Number: 2049802
Basic Life Support
Advance Life Support
NIHSS Certified
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