Kimberlee Ford
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) currently working in Clinical Research as the Site Manager with a progressive career history in Site Administration. Adept at managing different research studies, Study Coordinators, Research Assistants, budgets, as well as keeping up with day to day operations. Team-Orientated leader successful at collaborating with all levels of health care and non-health care team members to achieve successful outcomes. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Passionate about clinical research and being in the forefront of developing new treatments and therapies that change lives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Regional Research Manager /Contract RN
Davita Clinical Research
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure data integrity and validity across all stages of the research process.
- Evaluated team member work for quality, ethics and compliance with project specifications.
- Led regular project update meetings providing detailed status updates on timelines deliverables risks/issues and action items.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Consistently maintained professional boundaries both within the healthcare team setting as well as when interacting with patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed budgets for multiple concurrent research projects carefully allocating resources to meet objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Planned or directed research, development, or production activities.
- Perform as Unblinded Study Coordinator on studies when RN required to to administer IP.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis Clinic
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Enhanced staff productivity through effective communication and training programs.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Streamlined facility operations by implementing efficient policies and procedures.
- Optimized resource allocation with strategic scheduling of staff, equipment, and resources.
- Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals.
- Implemented proactive measures to reduce downtime due to equipment malfunctions or staffing issues.
- Developed long-term strategies for continuous improvement in facility performance metrics.
- Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Led emergency response teams, ensuring swift action during critical incidents to minimize damage or loss.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts for smooth facility operations during high-demand periods.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Health Services Administrator /Charge RN
WellPath - ICE Processing , DVMCF
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Analyzed population health trends to inform strategic planning efforts, aligning organizational goals with community needs.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration in the design and execution of patient care plans.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Provided in-depth support to executive staff in regards to healthcare programs and administration.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for improvement in service delivery, resulting in more efficient workflows.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Organized staff scheduling arrangements that ensured adequate coverage during peak hours while balancing employee work-life balance concerns effectively.
- Monitored status of individuals with chronic health concerns.
- Tracked and evaluated statistical data on healthcare activities to make effective program decisions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nursing Student
Victor Valley College /Nursing School
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care..
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, long-term care facilities, pediatric wards among others.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for newly admitted patients while making careful documentation of findings.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assessed patients'' needs and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in analyzing complex medical situations for appropriate nursing action.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with fellow nursing students to complete group projects, fostering teamwork within the clinical setting.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shift
Site Administrator
DIRECTV
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in increased accuracy of record-keeping and documentation management.
- Provided ongoing support to senior leadership by preparing reports, presentations, updates on key projects as needed.
- Reduced operational costs through diligent budget management and resource allocation.
- Effectively managed team schedules, ensuring optimal productivity and timely project completion.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while maintaining confidentiality protocols at all times.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by screening candidates, conducting interviews, and providing recommendations for hiring decisions based on qualifications and fit within the organization culture.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Supervised crew of over 50 employees.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
RN - Registered Nurse
Victor Valley College- School of Nursing
Victorville, CA06.2016
Associate of Science - Science & Math
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2013
Skills
- Clinical trial expertise
- Budget Administration
- Research Planning
- Data Collection
- Computer Skills
- Team building
- Excellent Communication
- Quality Control
- Project monitoring
- Research management
- Organization
- High level of autonomy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- Licensed BLS/CPR
- GCP, CITI 10Jul2022
- IATA, DaVita Clinical Research 21Jun2022
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in CA & NV
Timeline
Regional Research Manager /Contract RN
Davita Clinical Research
05.2022 - Current
Facility Administrator
DaVita Dialysis Clinic
03.2021 - 05.2022
Health Services Administrator /Charge RN
WellPath - ICE Processing , DVMCF
12.2016 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Hospital
09.2016 - 02.2017
Nursing Student
Victor Valley College /Nursing School
08.2011 - 06.2016
Site Administrator
DIRECTV
09.2009 - 09.2011
RN - Registered Nurse
Victor Valley College- School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Science & Math
Victor Valley College
- Licensed BLS/CPR
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