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Kimberly Hand

Siren

Summary

Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Essentia Health, excelling in chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and enhance patient rapport, leading to improved health outcomes. Skilled in clinical decision making and committed to quality improvement initiatives within multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Essentia Health
03.2020 - Current
  • Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
  • Facilitated planning and implementation of a nurse practitioner/physician team to provide direct care to nursing home patients which led to decreased hospitalizations and improved access to primary care team

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Spooner Health System
01.2016 - 04.2022
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Oakleaf Clinics
11.2017 - 10.2020
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Nurse Practitioner

Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2014 - 01.2016
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
  • Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Education

Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
05-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
05-2007

Skills

  • Health promotion
  • Geriatric care
  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical decision making
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication management
  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Patient rapport
  • Symptom analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Geriatric treatment

Certification

  • WI APNP License - expires September 2026
  • WI RN License - expires February 2026
  • Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, AANP - expires June 2028
  • DEA License - expires October 2025
  • BLS Training - expires March 2026

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of clinic and nursing home staff in the development of a nurse practitioner and physician team to provide direct care to nursing home patients

Work Availability

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Timeline

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Essentia Health
03.2020 - Current

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Oakleaf Clinics
11.2017 - 10.2020

Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner

Spooner Health System
01.2016 - 04.2022

Nurse Practitioner

Mayo Clinic Health System
03.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

College of Saint Scholastica

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

College of Saint Scholastica