Kimberley Whaley
Rifle
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a compassionate approach and extensive experience in hospice and palliative and geriatric care. Excelled in patient and family advocacy, and medication administration, achieving enhanced patient satisfaction. Skilled in coordinating comprehensive care plans and educating families, fostering resilience and optimal outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heritage Park Care Center
03.2014 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
RN/Case Manager
Harden Hospice
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO05.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- EMR Systems
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-Term Care
- Case Management
- Geriatric Nursing
Certification
American Heart Association BLS certified
Registered Nurse license #1621494
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heritage Park Care Center
03.2014 - Current
RN/Case Manager
Harden Hospice
08.2013 - 02.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Colorado Mountain College
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