Kim Thurber
Wright City,MO
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care, post anesthesia, long term, dementia, and hospice units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Landing of O'Fallon-The Vero of O'Fallon
Saint Charles, Missouri
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care quality.
- Assessed and monitored health condition of patients to ensure proper care.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
Registered Nurse
Garden View Care Center
O'Fallon, MO
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Cottages of Lake Saint Louis
Lake Saint Louis, MO
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Direct care of 20 elders in 2 cottages
- Only type of nursing facility in MO called the Greenhouse assisted living
Assistant Director of Nursing
Troy Manor
Troy, MO
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Directed and implemented wound care treatments and evaluations for entire facility
RN Case Manager
Serenity Home Hospice
Olivette, MO
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
RN Supervisor/Rehabilitation RN
Parklane Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
Wentzville, MO
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted DON with in-services, audits, and paperwork to comply with state regulations to re-open rehabilitation facility
- Direct care of rehabilitation patients
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
RN Case Manager
Community Loving Care Hospice
Wentzville, MO
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC 08.2001 - 12.2024
Skills
- Critical Care
- Case Management
- Family and Patient Support
- Medication and IV Administration
- Long-Term Care
- Dementia care
- Travel nurse
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 03/2025-03/2027
- References upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Landing of O'Fallon-The Vero of O'Fallon
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Garden View Care Center
09.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Cottages of Lake Saint Louis
10.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
Troy Manor
04.2019 - 10.2019
RN Case Manager
Serenity Home Hospice
10.2018 - 02.2019
RN Supervisor/Rehabilitation RN
Parklane Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 05.2018
RN Case Manager
Community Loving Care Hospice
07.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
08.2001 - 12.2024