Kimberly Crosby
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record, adept in care coordination and critical thinking. Integral to the development of the TGH TTCC department, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative work-flows and multidisciplinary collaboration. Holds Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification and excels in communication and education, embodying strong clinical judgment and a commitment to continuous education and quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Transitional Care
Tampa General Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Develop policies and workflows that formed new TTCC department
- Integral part of new staff training
- Form multidisciplinary relationships within facility and foster community resources, resulting in better patient outcomes
- Maintain metrics and review continuously to improve process and outcomes
- Promote continuous patient and staff education by organizing opportunities as TTCC Education Committee Chair
- Triage and assess patients both in hospital and telephonically to provide safe, quality care that encompasses determinants of health and management of medical needs in order to prevent hospital readmission and improve patient outcomes
- Participate and lead improvement committees/task groups to improve outcomes that align with facility goals while following CMS guidelines
RN Heart Transplant Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
05.2013 - 06.2021
- Develop and provide continuous patient education and care pre through post-transplant for large group of patients by triaging and prioritizing needs
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Record and compile data for reporting, selection/listing, and research purposes
- Actively prepare/present in pre-selection and selection conferences
- Actively engage in CMS and UNOS onsite visits while constantly maintaining all required guidelines
- Assist with CPR and biopsy procedures
- Provide individualized care by developing trust and rapport with patients
- Work with kidney transplant and manage dual organ transplants
RN Care Coordinator Hematology/Oncology
Mayo Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Triage patient needs and respond/assist in a timely and appropriate manner
- Monitor and review labs/tests with the ability to treat per protocol/best practices
- Coordinate patient chemo, clinic appointments, and routine lab schedules for Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis patients
- Work with multi-disciplinary team to provide safe effective care
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Mayo Clinic
11.2008 - 05.2011
- Team Lead of Holding area for Cath/EP- managing assignments, case load, room turnover, staff/patient concerns
- Streamline workflow by implementing more efficient processes and protocols
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
- Manage emergency situations during/post procedure
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08.2019
Associate of Science - ASN
Indiana University Indiana Kokomo
Kokomo, IN04.1998
Skills
- Care coordination and critical thinking
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgement and education skills
- Basic Life Support- current; ACLS from 2015-2021
- LEAN Training and projects
- TGH Nurse Practice Coordinating Council
- EMR, e-Prescribing, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, telemedicine
Certification
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification 2024-2029
- Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator certification from 2015-2021
Timeline
RN Transitional Care
Tampa General Hospital
09.2021 - Current
RN Heart Transplant Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
05.2013 - 06.2021
RN Care Coordinator Hematology/Oncology
Mayo Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2013
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Mayo Clinic
11.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - BSN
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - ASN
Indiana University Indiana Kokomo
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