Kimberli Cooper
Thurmond
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering informed decision-making and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, promptly addressing changes to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Regional Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Travel Registered Nurse
RN Network
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Student Nurse Intern
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Maintained the comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05.2021
Skills
- MEDITECH EMR
- Cerner EMR
- MedHost EMR
- Epic EMR
- Interpreting EKGs
- Patient Stabilization
- Prioritizing Patients
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ASLS- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
RN Network
07.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Regional Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Wytheville Community College