Kimberly Zarzecki
Barnesville
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, excelling in patient assessment and compassionate care. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and educate families, enhancing health outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and clinical documentation, demonstrating strong leadership in interdisciplinary team settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered OBGYN Nurse
Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and care plans per protocols..
- Participated in training related to OBGYN.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in Epic and Stork.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care solutions.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes during fetal Non-Stress Testing compliant with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by phone triaging patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in completing Prior Authorizations to assist in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to identify changes and escalate care as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies for pediatric patients.
- Educated families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and preventive measures.
- Documented patient progress accurately in Epic, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, NICU, MBU
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
02.2012 - 02.2021
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on childbirth processes and post-delivery care practices.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing immediate support to ensure maternal and fetal safety.
- Familiar with the charge nurse role.
- Documented patient progress accurately in Epic and Stork to maintain compliance with standards.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in labor and delivery protocols, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing. Attended preceptor training courses.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Administered critical care to neonates, ensuring optimal health outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and monitoring vital signs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce patient wait times and improve service efficiency.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA12-2010
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bethlehem, PA06-1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Pediatric care
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered OBGYN Nurse
Lehigh Valley Physicians Group
02.2022 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, NICU, MBU
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
02.2012 - 02.2021
Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
02.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School