Kimberly Hockenbroch
Elysburg,PA
Summary
Professional, hardworking RN with over 28 years of nursing experience at Geisinger Medical Center. Seeking the opportunity to become a member of the Clinical Access Specialty Team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Outpatient Surgery Woodbine
Danville
09.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on preoperative and postoperative instructions effectively.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Streamlined pre-and post-operative processes through effective collaboration with anesthesia providers for timely administration of anesthesia services during surgeries.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
01.1999 - 08.2022
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to critically ill neonates in a fast-paced NICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and health status, identifying and addressing changes in condition promptly.
- Educated families on neonatal care practices, fostering trust and promoting healthy outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing skills and ensuring adherence to best practices in neonatal care.
- Experience with being a charge nurse, preceptor, CEP, neonatal transport nurse (5 years), NRP instructor
Registered Nurse
Geisinger/Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
05.1998 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PASkills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Detail-Oriented
- Empathy
- Family Support
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Intervention Recommendations
- Staff Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Diagnostic Procedures
- IV insertions
- Pre/post operative care
- Discharge Planning
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Documentation and Reporting
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Emergency Interventions
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Epic EMR
- Pain Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Outpatient Surgery Woodbine
09.2022 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
01.1999 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Geisinger/Hershey Medical Center
05.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lycoming College