Kim Walters
Corewell Health Taylor
15593 OConnor, Allen Park,MI
2027
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of progressive nursing experience spanning medical surgical and critical care nursing, emergency room nursing, perioperative services including operating room and endoscopy, and clinical leadership.
Experienced in coordinating inpatient and outpatient care , facilitating communication and workflow among multidisciplinary teams and coordinating services across clinical departments.
Background in circulating and scrubbing endoscopy and surgical procedures including specialized capsule endoscopy procedures , coordinating staff and workflow in the operating room and among multiple disciplines and departments, and management/leadership experience in the operating room.
Brings strong clinical judgement, organization, prioritization and communication skills with a commitment to patient advocacy, continuity of care , patient safety and evidence-based nursing practices.
Work History
Registered Nurse Operating Room Charge Lead
10 Years 3 Months- Provide daily operational leadership and coordination of operating room activities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate surgical schedules, staffing assignments, room utilization, and patient flow across perioperative services.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary departments to coordinate patient care and resolve operational challenges.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between the operating room, preoperative services, recovery, radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and inpatient units.
- Promote adherence to established clinical policies, infection prevention standards, patient safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies, address operational barriers, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide clinical guidance, problem-solving, and support to nursing and surgical team members to maintain continuity of care.
- Assist with supply and equipment management, resource allocation, and daily operational problem-solving.
- Support staff development, accountability, teamwork, and effective communication within the perioperative department.
Registered Nurse OR Specialty Coordinator
5 Years 6 Months- Coordinated clinical and operational activities across assigned surgical specialties to facilitate efficient patient care and surgical services.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to coordinate procedures, equipment, supplies, and specialized clinical needs.
- Facilitated communication among multidisciplinary teams to support surgical readiness, continuity of care, and timely resolution of patient care issues.
- Coordinated resources and workflow requirements to support safe and efficient operating room operations.
- Assisted with identifying and resolving scheduling, equipment, supply, and procedural challenges.
- Supported compliance with patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and established clinical policies.
- Served as a clinical resource for staff and helped promote effective teamwork and consistent care delivery.
Registered Nurse , Operating Room
3 Years 7 Months- Served as scrub and circulating nurse across a variety of surgical procedures.
- Maintained sterile technique, supported surgical teams, and promoted patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
20 Years 3 Months- Provided nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures including specialized capsule endoscopy procedure.
- Assessed patient health status, reviewed relevant clinical information, and prepared patients for procedures in accordance with established guidelines.
- Educated patients regarding procedure preparation, post-procedure instructions, medication considerations, and follow-up care.
- Conducted post-procedure follow-up calls to assess patient recovery, reinforce discharge instructions, and identify concerns requiring additional evaluation.
- Collaborated with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members to promote safe, coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and supported compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
- Provided nursing care to inpatient and outpatient populations undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- Performed pre-procedure assessments, reviewed patient histories, prepared patients for procedures, and ensured readiness for safe procedural care.
- Monitored patients throughout procedures and recovery, assessed for complications, and collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to address clinical concerns.
- Participated in the specialized capsule endoscopy program, coordinating patient preparation, procedure instructions, equipment requirements, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients on procedure preparation, medication instructions, post-procedure expectations, and follow-up recommendations.
- Coordinated care across inpatient and outpatient settings to promote continuity, patient safety, and efficient delivery of services.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and adhered to established infection prevention practices, clinical protocols, and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with gastroenterologists, nursing colleagues, and ancillary departments to support individualized, patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse Outpatient Infectious Disease Cen
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Registered Nurse Step Down Cardiac Care
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nursing Assistant
Nursing Aide
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient Care Coordination
Circulating & Scrub Roles in Operating Room
Endoscopy & Capsule Endoscopy
Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
Patient Education
Care Transitions & Continuity
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Documentation
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Clinical Leadership & Staff Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse Operating Room Charge Lead
Corewell Health Taylor
07.2016 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse OR Specialty Coordinator
Beaumont Health
01.2011 - 07.2016Read More
Registered Nurse , Operating Room
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
06.2007 - 01.2011Read More
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Beaumont Outpatient Surgery Center
07.2006 - 2007Read More
Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
2000 - 2006Read More
Registered Nurse Outpatient Infectious Disease Cen
Dr A Shah
2000 - 2001Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
1996 - 2000Read More
Registered Nurse Step Down Cardiac Care
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
1995 - 1997Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
1994 - 1995Read More
Nursing Assistant
St Joseph’s Medical Center
1990 - 1994Read More
Nursing Aide
Exeter Villa Nursing Home
1987 - 1990Read More
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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