Kimberly Gambrel
Newport News,VA
Summary
Experienced clinical professional skilled in overseeing clinical operations and driving positive patient outcomes. Possessing advanced knowledge of healthcare protocols, able to effectively collaborate with teams for seamless management. Known for reliability in adapting to dynamic healthcare environments, committed to achieving optimal results through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
02.2024 - Current
- Arranged for continuation of care in the home setting after hospitalization
- Reduced emergency services and hospitalizations by educating patients, families, and care staff in the home
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively to ensure sufficient staffing levels and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices using quarterly quality assurance meetings, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Managed 25 employees for large 150 patient census center
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively
- Successfully managed care center operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office
Registered Nurse
Norfolk City Jail
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided care for patients in a correctional setting
- Administered intravenous infusions such as total parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, and IV fluids
- Performed wound care during clinic hours
- Served as charge nurse and coordinated staffing to meet needs of the facility
- Acted as preceptor for new nursing graduates
- Collaborated with physicians and additional staff regarding patient’s prioritization of care and if further evaluation is necessary
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided critical care on a 28-bed stepdown unit
- Administered blood products and intravenous infusions such as amiodarone, cardizem, nitroglycerin, cardene, and insulin while monitoring for any adverse reactions and titrating when appropriate
- Served as a mentor to nursing students that shadowed during nursing shift
- Served as charge nurse and coordinated discharges, downgrades, and staffing to meet needs of the unit
- Facilitated interviews for potential RN hires
- Acted as preceptor for new nursing graduates
- Collaborated with physicians and additional staff regarding patient’s prioritization of care such as continuous bipap vs
- Hi-flow oxygenation
- Established discharge planning for the patient and collaborated with the case manager any needs or equipment that would be required upon discharge
Registered Nurse
Mary Immaculate Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Communicated patient health status and needs with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
- Specialized in providing care on a 28-bed telemetry unit for up to 6 patients per shift
- Acted as charge nurse and served as a preceptor/mentor to new-grad nurses and nursing students
- Administered blood products and intravenous infusions such as insulin, cardizem, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, and heparin while monitoring for any adverse reactions and titrating when appropriate
- Demonstrated appropriate decision making in emergent situations that helped save patient lives
Teacher
Child Development Center
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Created lesson plans to coordinate with milestones and development
- Instructed children in daily activities that follow the curriculum that promotes physical, social, and cognitive growth
- Observed each individual child’s growth and development in the classroom and recorded the information timely and accurately
- Established conferences with the parents of the children to discuss the stages of growth and development
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Brightest Beginnings, LLC
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Created weekly lesson plans to follow classroom themes
- Recorded daily records of student’s behavior and educational development
- Assisted the lead teacher during structure time
Education
Associates - Nursing
St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing
Trenton, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Managerial experience
- Team management
- Records management
- HIPAA
- Patient education
- Compliance oversight
- Quality improvement
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS Certification
- Virginia Compact Registered Nursing License number: 0001305284
Activities
- Screened participants for diabetes and hypertension as a volunteer for the newly established Trenton Health Team, 2019
- Attended annual New Jersey Nursing conference, 2020
- Administered the first COVID-19 vaccines to the community by St. Francis Medical Center, 2021
- Participated on the education board at Mary Immaculate Hospital, 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norfolk City Jail
08.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Manager
Amedisys Home Health
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Mary Immaculate Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
Teacher
Child Development Center
01.2017 - 11.2017
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Brightest Beginnings, LLC
01.2016 - 09.2016
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS Certification
- Virginia Compact Registered Nursing License number: 0001305284
Associates - Nursing
St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing
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