Kimberly T. L Dean
Nassau
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Medical-Surgical Nurse with over 15 years experience at Princess Margaret Hospital. Proven ability to deliver compassionate and efficient nursing care in high pressure environment. Strong clinical judgement and a commitment to patient safety and recovery. A dependable team player with excellent communication and problem solving skills to enhance patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Princess Margaret Hospital
01.2009 - Current
- Assists with the bedside management and daily operation of a 15 patient surgical unit.
- Provide inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Assist in pre-operative and pos-operative care of surgical patients across a variety of specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics and gynecology.
- Allocate colleagues and delegate responsibilities based on nursing experience and patient acuity level.
- Assess patient priority needs thorough comprehensive history taking and physical assessment, to develop nursing care plans utilizing critical thinking skills and the nursing process.
- Continuous patient assessments throughout the shift to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitor patient vital signs, monitor fluid intake and output, administer IV therapy and ensure aseptic techniques during surgical procedures.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assist with wound care, dressing changes and nasogastric (NG) tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educate patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, quality holistic nursing care utilizing the nursing process that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promotes a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Educate patients and families on disease diagnosis, medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, post-operative care and pain management.
- Effectively manages time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Provides emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Facilitates efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Demonstrates adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Advocates for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of The Bahamas
Oakes Field12-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Bahamas
Oakes Field12-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Advanced Supervisory Management I and II at University of West Indies 2019-2020
- Nurses and Midwives Act 1971 # RN:09-3271 (January 12th,2009)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Princess Margaret Hospital
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of The Bahamas
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Bahamas
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