Kimberly Serko

Seasoned Clinical Nurse Manager offering 31 years' nursing experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused teams.

Accomplished in improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and nursing staff performance. Proficient in effectively using epic and carecast to manage patient care.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse III at Emory University Hospital Midtown (2021-07 – Present)

• Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
• Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
• Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Manage nurses across 52-bed level 3 NICU unit.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Plantation General Hospital (2017-02 – 2021-07)

• Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
• Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
• Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
• Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
• Manage nurses across 32-bed level 3 NICU unit

Home Health RN at HRC Home Health Services (2013-11 – 2020-08)

• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
• Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
• Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
• Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers. Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
• Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Infusion Nurse for home health at At Home Infusion Services (2015-02 – 2017-02)

• Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
• Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in oasis guidelines.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
• Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (2000-02 – 2015-05)

• Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
• Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
• Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 80-bed neonatal ICU unit.
• Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
• Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Obtained and maintained my RN3
• Charge nurse
• Transport of critically ill neonates from multiple hospitals
• Picc line insertion nurse
• Preceptor and resource nurse
• Cool cap team
• Taught RNC classes and inservices

Home Health Registered Nurse at Flagship Healthcare (1997-10 – 1999-12)

• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers. Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
• Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
• Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
• IV administration of antibiotics chemotherapy and specialty meds
• Skilled care obstetrics patients such as hydration tocolytic monitoring and performing mother-baby visits
• Case management and development of pediatric program

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Miami Children Hospital (1993-04 – 1994-04)

• Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
• Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
• Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 25-bed neonatal ICU unit.
• Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Children's Hospital Of Alabama (1990-02 – 1993-04)

• Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
• Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
• Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 20-bed surgical neonatal ICU unit.
• Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama At Birmingham (1992-06)