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Kimberly
Dixon
Professional Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient-centered care in acute, subacute and long-term care environments. Work well with diverse patient population with the ability foster trusting relationships to promote positive patient outcomes. Interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care, adherence to treatment plans and cost effective management. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Proficient in managing patients' wounds and evaluating intervention methods to improve health. Well organized and forward thinking. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare field.

Skills
  • Wound Care and Ostomy Management (Certified)
  • Patient education
  • Process improvements
  • Cross trained for ER as a response to Pandemic; staff nurse trained as new hire
  • Discharge planning
  • Chronic disease management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Collecting vitals
  • Case Management
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Preventative Health
  • Staff Supervision
  • Medication administration
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Triaging
  • Preventative health
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Policy Updates
  • Nursing Staff Management
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Treatment Planning
  • Care Plan Development
  • Employee Evaluation
Education
American Sentinel UniversityCity, StateExpected in 12/2021Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
American Sentinel UniversityCity, State09/2019Bachelor of Science: Nursing
  • Graduated cum laude
Jersey College of NursingCity11/2012Associate of Science: Registered Nurse
  • Graduated with 3.5 GPA
Concorde Career Institute-JacksonvilleCity12/2007Diploma: Licensed Practical Nursing
  • Graduated in Top 5% of Class
Certifications
  • Registered Nurse, Multi-State Licensure, License number RN9358961, 7/2022
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse 4251721, 4/2022
  • Certified Ostomy Management Specialist 180105775S, 5/2023
  • First Aid/CPR Certified; Basic Life Support 2021
Work History
Company Name- Wound Care Nurse Consultant
City, State10/2015 - Current
  • Facilitated orientation for new hire nurses/CNAs in relation to wound care and prevention, turning/repositioning, product usage, wound vac application, support surfaces, physician orders, post operative dressing changes, wound staging and when to consult wound care nurse
  • Directed nursing activities for wound care department at 454 bed hospital with 3 employees, providing guidance for wound care assessments, daily assignments, and product management
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
  • Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Provided consultation, education and counseling to patients, staff and clinical community members.
  • Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
  • Disseminated instructions for primary home caregivers and patients in preparation for discharge from hospital.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute/trauma wounds and dealing with chronic wounds and conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion regarding wound care, wound healing and on-going care after discharge.
Company Name- Director of Nursing
City, State09/2014 - 10/2015
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Evaluated work performance of entire nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
  • Planned and assigned workload to clinical leadership personnel nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Maintained department budgets and expenses with no overages
  • Recruited and developed many quality individuals to evolve into accountable top quality staff.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions, including State surveys
  • Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection to exceed state regulations
Company Name- Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Wound Care Nurse,
City, State02/2008 - 09/2014
  • Assisted with opening Medicare Rehabilitation Unit as Charge nurse
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 105 to 120 patients per day in 120-bed unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
  • Prevented skin deterioration against formidable odds using ground-breaking technology.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 15 to 30 patients daily.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
  • Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Accomplishments
  • Daisy Award Winner, January 2019
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • American Sentinel University
  • Jersey College of Nursing
  • Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville

Job Titles Held:

  • Wound Care Nurse Consultant
  • Director of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Wound Care Nurse,

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Associate of Science : Registered Nurse
    Diploma : Licensed Practical Nursing

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