Kimberly Temblor, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma City
Summary
Compassionate and Hardworking Registered Nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience offering comprehensive patient care in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown and Surgical and Transplant ICU units. Works well with diverse patient populations and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Surgical and Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center (OU Health)
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver bedside care to patients in a high acuity 15-bed ICU from different surgical services including General Surgery, Urology, Surgical-Oncology, Colorectal, ENT, Plastics and specializing in liver and kidney transplant.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Cardiac Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center (OU Health)
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Contributed to a 24-32 bed facility in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
- Collaborated with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown Supervisor
Oklahoma University Medical Center (OU Health)
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Determines patient assignments to staff members based on nursing resources and patient's level of acuity
- Assists in plotting staff members' schedules and ensuring there is an adequate number of staff per shift.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Philippine Heart Center
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Provided care to Cardiac Med-Surg/Telemetry and Step-down patients on a 25 bed unit.
- Cared for patients with acute and chronic heart diseases such as coronary artery disease, MI, CHF, Valvular Heart Diseases and patients who are post TAVR, cardiac catheterizations, ablations and post open heart surgeries.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting ECG readings, identifying arrhythmias and updating team members on changes in acuity/stability.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Divine Heart General Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed caseload of 20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Monitoring Vital signs
Medication and IV administration
Lab result interpretation
Patient Monitoring and Assessment
Critical Thinking
Vasoactive drip titration
Basic EKG interpretation
Ventilator Management
Chest tube management
Tracheostomy care
CRRT
Massive Transfusion Protocol
EHR - Epic and Meditech
Certification
CVRN-BC, [American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine ( August 2020- August 2023)
Timeline
Surgical and Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center (OU Health)
08.2022 - Current
Cardiac Telemetry/Stepdown Supervisor
Oklahoma University Medical Center (OU Health)
07.2021 - 03.2022
Cardiac Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center (OU Health)
11.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Philippine Heart Center
01.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Divine Heart General Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
04.2001 -
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