KELLY KIMBLE
Edmond,OK
Summary
Competent and highly skilled health care professional offering 22 years of experience coordinating and carrying out patient care in emergent pre-hospital, high-volume hospital and clinical environments. Three years of experience caring for Pediatric patients in an emergency room and clinical setting. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Clinical Instructor and Preceptor for Paramedic and EMT students. Certified Medical Assistant with relevant experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Strong background in patient care, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems. Showcased ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing environments or demands. Success noted in improving clinic workflow efficiency and contributing positively to team-focused environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Paramedic
Mercy-Go Health Urgent Care
Edmond, OK
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient intake, including registration and medical history collection.
- Administered vaccinations and performed basic lab tests as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical supplies.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care procedures.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow within the urgent care facility.
- Supported staff training on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Administer medications and therapies as per established protocols.
COVID-19 RESPONSE FRONTLINE CASE INVESTIGATOR
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed set protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented contact attempts and timeframes.
- Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
- Explained importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy.
- Furnished case patients with contact information outlined in Oklahoma protocol for local health department to support contact tracing.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy General Hospital
Edmond, OK
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
EMS INSTRUCTOR
Redlands College
El Reno, OK
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Uphold patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
- Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
PARAMEDIC
Children's Hospital OU
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
INTERIM EMS DIRECTOR
City if Cashion
Cashion, OK
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
PARAMEDIC
EMSA
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Documented care provided to patients into reports for submission to supervisor.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
EMT-BASIC
Sinor EMS
Elk City, OK
01.1998 - 08.2000
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
MEDICAL/SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Dr J.F. Weenig
Colorado Springs, CO
05.1990 - 12.1995
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK05.2000
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Edmond, OK05.1989
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Electronic health records management
- Intravenous therapy certification
- Patient management strategies
- Medical procedure preparation
- Immunization administration
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Patient examination techniques
- Medication administration protocols
- Vital signs monitoring
- Advanced lifesaving procedures
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Cardiac defibrillation expertise
- Mass casualty protocols
- VFC compliance coordination
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- PHTLS
- EVOC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Paramedic
Mercy-Go Health Urgent Care
05.2023 - Current
COVID-19 RESPONSE FRONTLINE CASE INVESTIGATOR
Oklahoma State Department of Health
05.2020 - 06.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Mercy General Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2017
EMS INSTRUCTOR
Redlands College
11.2012 - 05.2014
PARAMEDIC
Children's Hospital OU
06.2012 - 03.2013
INTERIM EMS DIRECTOR
City if Cashion
10.2009 - 10.2011
PARAMEDIC
EMSA
08.2000 - 07.2006
EMT-BASIC
Sinor EMS
01.1998 - 08.2000
MEDICAL/SURGICAL ASSISTANT
Dr J.F. Weenig
05.1990 - 12.1995
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Redlands Community College
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School