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Kimberely Strickland
318 Deer Ridge Lane
Ararat, Virginia 24053
276-235-0688
kss3dc@virginia.edu

Objective
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in medical-surgical nursing.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.

Work Experience
Registered Nurse
11/2008 - Present Forsyth Medical Center, Winston, Salem, NC
Served as RN on 9 General, a busy medical-surgical unit. Chosen by the unit manager to serve as the unit representative on the Magnet Professional Committee and on the Safety Committee.

08/2006-10/2008 Northern Hospital of Surry County, Mount Airy, NC
Served as RN on the Step Down Unit, and was frequently pulled to the Intensive
Care Unit. Occasionally served in the Emergency Room.


Education
5/2010 – Present University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Will graduate May, 2011.

5/2006 A.D.N. Surry Community College, Dobson, NC

5/1995 B.A. Communications, Salem College, Winston-Salem, NC
Departmental Honors

8/1993 A.A. Surry Community College, Dobson, NC
Honors



Skills
§ Case Management
§ Critical-Care Nursing
§ JCAHO Standards/Compliance
§ Medication Administration
§ Parent/Patient/ Family Education
§ Patient Advocacy
§ Patient Assessment
§ CVADs
§ Quality & Continuity of Care

Additional Information
Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.