Kimberlee Freeman, BSN, RN

Experience

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  Tucson Medical Center

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Patient Care Technician

  ▪ 180-hour internship as a Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Department at Tucson Medical Center▪ Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse and/or physician.▪ Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.▪ Collected specimens for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.▪ Responded to emergency situations with speed and expertise to assist the healthcare team during life-saving interventions such as CPR.▪ Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies. Show less

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  Tucson Medical Center

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  Patient Care Technician

  ▪ Obtained vital signs and collected specimen samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.▪ Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding and toileting.▪ Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths and offloading.▪ Engaged with patient family to provide courteous visit experiences.▪ Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.▪ Precepted new PCTs following standard practices and organizational policies. Show less

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  Tucson Medical Center

  Jan 2022 - now

  ▪ Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient care to both post-partum mothers and newborns.▪ Collected specimen samples including mother and newborn labs to assist with diagnostic testing and assessments.▪ Performed various infection control tasks such as assisting with post-partum perineal care and post-cesarean section CHG baths.▪ Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.▪ Utilized Epic EHRs to document information in patient charts and communicate status updates to the interdisciplinary care team. Show less ▪ 180-hour clinical preceptorship in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tucson Medical Center▪ Assumed the care of 1-3 newborns requiring varying levels of intensive care under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor.▪ Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.▪ Created individualized care plans to identify priority areas of focus for each patient.▪ Participated in and led discharge education for parents/guardians. Show less

  • Registered Nurse

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Patient Care Technician

    Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Nurse Preceptorship

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2022