Kambria Ates

Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in home health, orthopedic/neurological, pediatric, and post-surgical care. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, clinical documentation, infection prevention, and identifying changes in patient condition. Experienced in collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient care and continuity of services.

Seeking to apply strong clinical judgment and attention to detail in a Clinical Review Nurse role.

Clinical Review Nurse - Enhabit Home Health

(2025-07)

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate changes in patient health status, medical needs, and response to treatment.
• Review clinical documentation, medication regimens, care plans, and patient needs to support appropriate and compliant care.
• Monitor vital signs, infections, wounds, surgical sites, and other clinical indicators for complications or changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, registered nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams regarding patient conditions and treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, disease processes, treatment plans, infection prevention, and self-management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while ensuring adherence to patient safety, infection control, regulatory, and quality standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse – Ortho/Neuro 3CD - Mercy Hospital

(2023-12 - 2025-07)

• Provided nursing care to orthopedic and neurological patients, including stroke, spinal cord injury, and post-surgical patients.
• Performed neurological and clinical assessments and monitored patients for changes in condition, treatment response, and potential complications.
• Monitored and accurately documented vital signs, patient progress, clinical findings, wounds, and surgical sites for proper healing, infection, drainage, and other complications.
• Communicated changes in patient condition and significant clinical findings to physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support individualized treatment plans and continuity of care.
• Applied clinical judgment to identify patient needs and provide appropriate interventions, education, and follow-up.

Nurse Technician - OU Children's Hospital

(2022-05 - 2023-12)

• Provided direct patient care while maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for pediatric patients.
• Obtained and accurately documented vital signs and reported abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Monitored patients for changes in comfort, safety, and overall well-being and promptly communicated concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Maintained accurate and confidential patient documentation in accordance with hospital policies and patient privacy standards.
• Collaborated with nurses and other healthcare team members to support timely and appropriate patient care.
• Followed established infection prevention, safety, and patient-care protocols to promote quality outcomes.

Dialysis Technician - Fresenius Medical Care

(2018-09 - 2018-12)

• Prepared and inspected dialysis equipment and treatment stations according to safety and operational protocols.
• Verified treatment areas and equipment were properly prepared to support safe and efficient patient care.
• Ensured patient comfort and safety before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
• Monitored patients during treatment and promptly communicated concerns or changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Maintained adequate supplies and stocked treatment stations to ensure readiness for patient care.
• Worked collaboratively with nurses and other members of the dialysis care team to provide safe, patient-centered care.

Radiology Assistant - Mercy

(2016-11 - 2017-12)

• Coordinated and verified patient appointment times to support accurate scheduling and timely access to radiology services.
• Assisted with maintaining accurate patient imaging information and ensuring records were available for scheduled appointments and follow-up care.
• Prepared and transferred digital copies of patient diagnostic scans for subsequent appointments and continuity of care.
• Maintained confidentiality and accuracy when handling patient medical information and diagnostic records.
• Collaborated with radiology staff and healthcare team members to facilitate efficient patient flow and access to necessary diagnostic information.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail when verifying appointments, managing patient records, and preparing imaging documentation.

Receptionist/X-Ray Technician - Brixton Chiropractic

(2015-04 - 2015-12)

• Greeted and assisted patients in a professional and welcoming manner, providing quality customer service throughout the patient experience.
• Performed X-rays for new patients in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols.
• Assisted with patient positioning and preparation for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Monitored inventory levels and prepared supplies for weekly clinical operations.
• Followed established safety, infection control, and patient-care procedures when assisting with diagnostic services.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing patients, performing imaging procedures, and maintaining the clinical environment.

Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing - Central Oklahoma College (2023)

Associate Degree - Nursing - OSU-OKC (2022)

Associate of Occupational Science - X-Ray Technician/Medical Assisting - Heritage College (2015)