Kimberly Chandler
Bel Air,Maryland
Summary
Efficient, organized Nursing Clinical Administrator with experience handling complex management software for clinical coverage. Diligent and well-versed in high-volume EHR management with special knowledge of latest state-wide and federal regulatory requirements. Successfully navigates customer health experience from clinical admission through discharge and billing. Skillfully collaborates with hospital executives and care providers, providing critical patient resources for appointment scheduling, financing, and receiving treatment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Clinical Administrator
Good Samaritan Hospital and Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw all hospital units to ensure quality patient care and operational efficiency.
- Adjusted employee schedules for optimal staffing based on patient census.
- Assigned patients to units according to orders and floor availability.
- Resolved patient and staff complaints to uphold service standards.
- Coordinated with charge nurses to facilitate smooth patient transitions.
- Compiled and distributed shift reports to enhance staff communication.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient intake and documentation processes.
- Streamlined inter-departmental communication to improve collaboration.
Charge Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised shifts of 16 staff nurses on a 40-bed telemetry floor, ensuring efficient patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. Planned patient assignments and coordinated with healthcare professionals to adjust patient care levels. Led nurses in Rapid Response and Code Blue situations to maintain patient safety.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with protocols.
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Precepted new graduate nurses and agency hires, facilitating their transition into clinical roles. Monitored and assessed critically ill patients, identifying critical medical interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Administered scheduled medications, provided patient education, and developed EBP project on CIWA-Ar and Ativan Dosage to improve care protocols. Adept at peripheral intravenous catheter insertion, blood transfusions, tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation, and wound care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
Nurse Extern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted EKGs to assess patient conditions, provided personal care by bathing patients, and maintained cleanliness of rooms. Documented patient input and output hourly, inserted Foley catheters, and drew blood work as needed to support patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05-2021
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Cerner and Epic charting
- Critical care management
- Staff supervision
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
Certification
- Maryland Registered Nurse #R248900 Expires 01/2027
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider #271264371126 Expires 06/2028
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support #271254370845 Expires 06/2028
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses - Member since 2023
- American Nurses Association - Member since 2023
Timeline
Nursing Clinical Administrator
Good Samaritan Hospital and Union Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2025
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
Nurse Extern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College