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KIMBERLY CARLSON
Nursing
Tampa,FL
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Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NURSE
PREFERED TOUCH HOME CARE
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered skilled pediatric home care for medically fragile children, following individualized care plans and physician orders.
- Administered medications, tube feedings, and treatments with strict adherence to safety protocols.
HOME HEALTH HOSPICE NURSE
LIFEPATH HOSPICE
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered symptom management treatments and monitored medication effectiveness.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated individualized hospice care plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication among physicians, aides, and family caregivers.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, comfort measures, and medication use.
DIALYSIS NURSE
DAVITA DIALYSIS
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Assessed ESRD patients before dialysis, verifying vascular access, vital signs, and treatment readiness.
- Initiated hemodialysis treatments, prepared equipment, and monitored machine parameters during procedures.
UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE
CENTENE HEALTH PLANS
01.2012 - 12.2023
- Reviewed inpatient and outpatient cases for appropriate admission, continued stay, and discharge planning.
- Evaluated medical necessity and level-of-care requests using payer criteria and clinical documentation.
- Applied InterQual and MCG criteria to determine level-of-care recommendations and utilization outcomes.
HOME HEALTH LIAISON
PALMS HOME CARE
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Coordinated communication between clients, families, and care teams to support consistent home care services.
CARDIAC NURSE, CASE MANAGER
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Provided telemetry patient care of unstable cardiac patients including medication administration, drip titration, and cardiac rhythm monitoring.
- Trained in case management processes to assist team members..
TRAVELING NURSE
STAFFING PLUS
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Post-op care for open-heart surgery patients.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and maintained accurate clinical documentation.
CARDIAC NURSE
CLINICAL ONE
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and identified arrhythmias for unstable patients.
- Administered cardiac medications.
CARDIAC NURSE
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Provided telemetry care for unstable cardiac patients, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
- Administered cardiac medications.
CARDIAC NURSE
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
1999 - 2000
- Cared for post-cardiac catheterization patients
- Administered cardiac drip medications
ACUTE REHABILITATION NURSE
PINECREST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Assessed patient conditions and updated rehabilitation care plans.
- Focused on functional restoration to enhance patient recovery.
- Focused on traumatic brain injuries.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
PROFESSIONAL SEVICES
1995 - 1997
- Documented assessments, and care activities in medical records.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Leesburg, FLLicensed Practical Nurse -
Lake County Vocational School
Leesburg, FLSkills
- Extensive Nursing Experience
- Patient Care Experience
- Healthcare Adaptability
- Computer Literacy
- Problem-Solving
- Resilience
- Ethical Practice
- Communication
- Patient Education
Timeline
PEDIATRIC HOME CARE NURSE
PREFERED TOUCH HOME CARE
02.2026 - Current
HOME HEALTH HOSPICE NURSE
LIFEPATH HOSPICE
08.2025 - 10.2025
DIALYSIS NURSE
DAVITA DIALYSIS
10.2024 - 05.2025
UTILIZATION REVIEW NURSE
CENTENE HEALTH PLANS
01.2012 - 12.2023
HOME HEALTH LIAISON
PALMS HOME CARE
01.2008 - 01.2012
CARDIAC NURSE, CASE MANAGER
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2003 - 01.2008
TRAVELING NURSE
STAFFING PLUS
01.2002 - 01.2003
CARDIAC NURSE
CLINICAL ONE
01.2001 - 01.2002
CARDIAC NURSE
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2001
ACUTE REHABILITATION NURSE
PINECREST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
01.1998 - 01.1999
CARDIAC NURSE
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
1999 - 2000
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
PROFESSIONAL SEVICES
1995 - 1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Lake County Vocational School