Kimberly Chartrand Email & Phone Number

Rogers, Minnesota, United States

Buffalo, Minnesota, United States

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center at St. Cloud HospitalTelemetry unitCardiovascular Thoracic Care Unit𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:
• Instructed and mentored nursing students in the clinical setting to understand the nursing process while caring for patients.
• Evaluated care plans submitted by nursing students prior to submission to clinical classroom instructor.
• Assessed and promoted critical thinking in student performance and encouraged development of nursing skills in a learning environment that incorporated evidence-based research.

Becker, Minnesota, United States

• Utilized the nursing process to plan, supervise and evaluate care for acutely and chronically ill patients.possible. I functioned as a charge nurse and was tasked with training and prioritizing work based on patient.
• Partnered with members of the healthcare team while collaborating with nurses, physicians, social workers, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists to maximize level of patient functioning ability.
• Educated patients and families regarding their acute and chronic illnesses based on evidenced-based research.
• Served as a mentor to nurses and nursing assistants while helping them grow in areas of weakness.
• Operated as a preceptor for the float pool staff and new CVTU / past preceptor on telemetry staff.
• Efficiently interpreted rhythm strips and EKG while ensuring adequate placement of electrodes to properly run EKG.

• 𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:
• At St. Cloud State University, I worked as an adjunct clinical instructor with RN nursing students to ensure the safe delivery of care and medications while teaching proper techniques in patient care.

• In this role, I performed as a float CNA while increasing flexibility and broader skill base to better able to care for residents as needed.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:
• Employed patience and time management skills performing all aspects of personal care for residents with dignity and respect.
• Participated as a valued nursing team member through strong interpersonal skills to help promote communication and better working relationships with coworkers and residents.
• Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted them in maintaining the highest level of independence possible.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• I successfully integrated and synthesized previously learned core knowledge, professional standards, and values with core competencies in the development of the professional nursing role. 𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.
• Practiced as a nurse leader in a culturally diverse, rapidly changing, global society, and engage in professional development to provide the highest quality and safe patient care through quality improvement.

Becker, Minnesota

• I was charged with greeting incoming guests and assisting with registrations, reservations, and hotel accommodation needs as they arise.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:
• Processed all monetary transactions for guests with 100% accuracy.
• Perform various front desk duties while working independently on the evening shift as the sole employee on duty.

• I successfully developed and maintained continuous communication with hospital social workers, charge nurses, case managers, and public health departments in charge of home care in Minnesota about services offered by.
• Conducted follow-up phone calls to clients about care received in their homes.
• Organized and assisted in the implementation program for the rollout of new branding for AHC within budgetary guidelines.
• Interacted with public relations firms, media personnel, vendors, and advertising agencies to implement the marketing of AHC.
• Maintained accurate record of marketing expenses within budget allowance.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Activities and Societies: Nursing Club

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education And Reading Instruction