Kimberly Dupar

Grand Prairie,Texas

Summary

Experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse with 16 years at a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated academic medical center. Proven clinical leader in a Texas Maternal Level IV facility, specializing in high-risk obstetrics, emergency response, and multidisciplinary coordination. Demonstrated success in charge nurse and nurse management roles, overseeing complex operations, staff development, and patient safety initiatives.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse / Maternal Level IV Charge Nurse

Parkland Health & Hospital System

Dallas, TX

01.2011 - Current

Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center and Texas Maternal Level IV facility providing care to high-risk and critically ill obstetric patients.
Provide expert nursing care to high-risk obstetric populations, including patients with severe hypertension, obstetric hemorrhage, sepsis, cardiac disease, and complex medical comorbidities
Serve as Charge Nurse in a Texas Maternal Level IV center, delivering real-time clinical and operational leadership across Labor & Delivery, OR, and recovery areas
Coordinate rapid multidisciplinary responses involving Maternal-Fetal Medicine, anesthesia, neonatology, ICU, blood bank, and ancillary services
Lead and support bedside staff during obstetric emergencies, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols and escalation pathways
Maintain readiness for Maternal Level IV standards through participation in drills, simulations, quality improvement initiatives, and safety reviews
Act as a clinical resource and mentor, promoting staff development, clinical excellence, and team resilience in high-acuity situations

Dedicated Charge Nurse / Associate Nurse Manager

07.2014 - 01.2019

Managed daily operations of a 48-bed Labor, Delivery, and Recovery (LDR) unit, 9 obstetric operating rooms, and a 23-room PACU/recovery unit
Provided leadership oversight for nursing staff, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary teams
Supported staffing, scheduling, acuity-based assignments, and patient flow in a high-volume academic setting
Assisted with performance management, coaching, onboarding, and professional development of nursing staff
Partnered with leadership to maintain Magnet standards, patient safety goals, and regulatory compliance
Participated in quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives to improve maternal outcomes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas at Arlington

12.2010

Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined

Brookhaven College

12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

05-2001

Skills

Maternal Level IV Nursing Leadership
High-Risk & Critical Obstetric Care
Emergency Escalation & Triage
Multidisciplinary Coordination

Crisis Management
Staff Mentorship
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality & Safety Readiness