Kimberly Efkovics

Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress, and burn patients.

• Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
• Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Delivered outstanding patient care in Medical critical care units.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Supervised team of nurses and clinical nursing assistants.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.

• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
• Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
• Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

• Serve as a bedside nurse and charge nurse for patients with acute illnesses, including acute respiratory failure, liver failure, drug overdose, acute organ failure.
• Working closely with respiratory therapist in managing ventilators, bipap and high flow oxygen.
• Assessment and administration of medications to include titrating drips.
• Assist medical team in bedside procedures such as central and dialysis line placements, intubations, upper and lower GI scopes .
• Monitor telemetry and respond to emergent situations.
• medications to include titrating and managing iv medications.
• Working closely with physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapist , nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interaction in electronic charting system.

Assessed and treated a wide variety of illnesses and injuries, ranging from a fever to a heart attack, from burns to broken bones.

• Administered medication, cleaning lacerations, taking blood work, foley catheter insertions, inserting peripheral IV's and assisting physicians in and out of emergency room along with many other tasks related to their field.
• Prevented further injuries from life-threatening conditions.
• Analyzed client ABGs, CBC/metabolic profiles, radiological results, and EKG readings.
• Collaborated with nurse and rapid response team for patient transfers to ICU or Tertiary Hospitals.
• Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation.
• Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities based on patients conditions in timely manner maintaining confidence in critical situations.

• Serve as a bedside nurse for patients with acute illnesses, including acute respiratory failure, liver failure, drug overdose, acute organ failure. Working closely with respiratory therapist in managing ventilators, bipap and high flow oxygen. Assessment and administration of medications to include titrating drips. Assist medical team in bedside procedures such as central and dialysis line placements, intubations, upper and lower GI scopes . Monitor telemetry and respond to emergent situations. medications to include titrating and managing iv medications. Working closely with physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapist , nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interaction in electronic charting

• Serve as bedside and relief charge nurse for patients post op open heart surgery, atrial fibrillation, stent placements, acute myocardial infarction, and heart failure.
• Assessment and administer medications to include titrating drips.
• Monitor telemetry and respond to emergent situations.
• Working closely with physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapist , nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interaction in electronic charting system.
• Provide education to patient and families and provide caring support.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care