Kimberly Grimes
Van Alstyne,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in multi specialties. Able to work in fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Strong attention to detail and team work. Consistently developing strong relationships with care team and patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Grayson College
Van Alstyne, Van Alstyne
08.2021 - Current
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives.
- Trained up to 10 students at a time in laboratory and in various clinical sites to identify signs of patient health deterioration and to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities, contributed clinical and educational expertise to enhance student learning.
Registered Nurse Cardiology and Neurology
Texoma Medical Center
Denison , TX
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Administered exceptional nursing care to cardiac and neurology patients undergoing diagnostic, surgical or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented histories, complaints and findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses or adverse reactions to interventions to improve individual performance. Documented in electronic charting (Epic).
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient's medical diagnosis, medication and care instructions during visits and discharge.
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
Charge Nurse
The Homestead Of Denison
Denison, Texas
09.2013 - 02.2018
- Cared for various patient population including skilled nursing, long term care, locked memory care, rehabilitation and tracheostomy/ventilation patients.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Educated patients and caregivers of on plan of care and support for disease management and medication administration.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes (DM) to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion G and peg tubes and and intramuscular injections. Documented and maintaining accurate narcotic count at end of shift.
PRN Staff Nurse
Meadowbrook Care Center
Van Alstyne, Texas
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing (RN)
Grayson College
Denison, TX05.2018
Certification - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)
Grayson College
Denison, TX08.2013
Associate of Science - General Studies
Grayson College
Denison, TX05.2003
High School Diploma -
Rockport Homeschool Academy
Sherman, Texas05.2000
Skills
- Leadership Abilities
- Operating Simulation Equipment
- Active Learning
- Clinical Supervision
- Faculty Collaboration
- Nursing Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Certification
AHA BLS CPR
Certification in Legal Nurse Consulting 2021
Grayson College Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year 2021-2022
References
"Kimberly is a very dedicated nurse, she always worked hard and was willing to learn. She has good relationships with residents and family members." - Patricia Lynn Early, LVN Director of Nursing at Homestead of Denison
"Kim is a former student of mine. She has grown into a wonderful nurse. I highly recommend her." - Janet Oakley, House Supervisor at Texoma Medical Center BHC
"Kim worked as a Charge Nurse while I was Director of Nursing at Homestead of Denison. Her role included direct patient care. Kim had excellent assessment skills and provided excellent care for patients. She was able to work different areas including working on the ventilation unit" - Lisa Drake, Director of Nursing at Royse City Medical Lodge
Contact for professional references
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Grayson College
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiology and Neurology
Texoma Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
PRN Staff Nurse
Meadowbrook Care Center
09.2014 - 01.2017
Charge Nurse
The Homestead Of Denison
09.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing (RN)
Grayson College
Certification - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)
Grayson College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Grayson College
High School Diploma -
Rockport Homeschool Academy
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