Kimberly Nickle
Garnet Valley,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience in long-term care providing high-quality, resident-centered nursing care. Skilled in clinical assessment, care planning, wound management, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for strong leadership, mentorship, and the ability to build trusting relationships with residents, families, and staff. Committed to promoting dignity, safety, and optimal quality of life for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Maris Grove Senior Living
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse population of long-term care residents, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and quality-of-care standards.
- Perform detailed assessments, monitor chronic conditions, and intervene promptly to address changes in residents’ health status.
- Administer medications, treatments, and wound care following physician orders and best practices.
- Lead and mentor LPNs, CNAs, and new nursing staff; support a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Develop, update, and implement individualized care plans in coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health record systems.
- Communicate effectively with residents’ families to provide updates, address concerns, and support care decisions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing falls, pressure injuries, and infection rates.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating staff assignments and ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Wallingford Nursing and Rehab
01.2000 - 06.2022
- Monitored patient health status, documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in accordance with care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-1998
Skills
- Patient care in skilled nursing
- Thorough resident evaluation
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Infection management skills
- Chronic illness management
- Patient care planning
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance (State & Federal Guidelines)
- Employee development and mentoring
- Supportive family engagement
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex care needs
- Calm and effective in emergency situations
- Long-standing commitment to geriatric and long-term care nursing
- High level of empathy, patience, and professionalism
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse – PA/multi-state License #RN524705L (Active)
- CPR/BLS Certification (Current)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Maris Grove Senior Living
06.2022 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Wallingford Nursing and Rehab
01.2000 - 06.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Delaware County Community College