Kimberly Patel

Experience

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  Lutheran Hospital

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  Registered Nurse

  - Prioritized and implemented direct patient care through primary nursing in a patient population consisting of vascular ICU, medical-surgical ICU, and renal transplant patients- Assessed patients' clinical conditions and intervened utilizing invasive and non-invasive monitoring equipment including CVP, EKG, SPO2, Arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters with continuous cardiac output, SVO2, ventilator, defibrillator, and CVVH, among others.- Acted as charge nurse for a 21 bed unit through evaluating staffing, coordinating patient admissions and discharges, and supervising a staff of 9 RNs during the evening shift- Preceptor for newly hired nurses, new graduate nurses, and student nurses Show less

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  Medical Express

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  Registered Nurse

  - Responsible for direct patient care in varied and dynamic settings while maintaining considerable flexibility in adjusting to new policies and procedures in both teaching and community hospital settings- Worked in various settings including: critical care, GI lab, pre-surgical, post anesthesia care, bone marrow transplant, and telemetry

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  Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2013

  Registered Nurse

  - Utilized all acquired skills to assess various patient populations and implement care for patients with disease states including: hemodynamic compromise, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, sepsis, immediate post procedural recovery, respiratory failure, renal failure, multi-system organ failure, and oncologic emergencies- Developed and participated in comprehensive plans of care involving all ancillary departments and allowing for maximal patient autonomy while providing support and encouragement for the whole patient, including family members- Preceptor for newly hired nurses, new graduate nurses, and student nurses- Developed a course and continuously lectured on continuous renal replacement therapy for ICU nurses of all skill levels - Core Instructor and subject matter expert for CAMIS (California Medical Information Systems), responsible for the education of all hospital RNs on using electronic health records and the development of practice changes reflecting computerized charting. Show less

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  UCLA Health System

  Feb 2012 - May 2013

  -Performed complete history and physicals to diagnose and treat critically ill patients in a mixed academic/community adult ICU-Ordered and evaluated diagnostic exams and therapeutic interventions-Attended and participated in family meetings to discuss complex issues such as end of life decisions, ethical concerns, and treatment decisions-Performed several procedures including endotracheal intubation, central venous catheter insertions, temporary dialysis catheter insertion, thoracentesis, paracentesis, insertion of cuffed indwelling thoracic drainage systems, arterial line insertion, and assisted with percutaneous and surgical tracheostomy placement. Show less -Emergency assessment and management of low to intermediate-risk cardiovascular patients in the Emergency Department of a busy county hospital to relieve excessive Emergency Department waiting time and prevent unnecessary admissions.-Performed complete history and physicals; ordered and interpreted diagnostics such as chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, exercise stress testing, and blood work; performed synchronized cardioversions; optomized medical management for cardiovascular disease processes and provided coordination of care for low socioeconomic patients with limited healthcare contacts. Show less

  • Nurse Practitioner Student

    Oct 2012 - May 2013

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist Student

    Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  • Nurse Practitioner Student

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Nurse Practitioner Student

    Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
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  Johns Hopkins Hospital

  Aug 2013 - now

  Nurse Practitioner