Kimberly Howard
Kalamazoo,Michigan
Summary
Experienced nursing professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Extremely eager and disciplined to learn orthopedic medicine as an advanced care provider.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse | Trauma/Burn/Surgical ICU
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Assess and manage critically ill trauma patients with a range of injuries, including orthopedic, neurological, burn, and other traumatic injuries, at a Level 1 trauma center.
- Provide comprehensive care for orthopedic injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and spinal trauma, ensuring optimal outcomes in a high-acuity environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including orthopedic surgeons, trauma attendings, advanced practice providers and physical therapists, to provide high-quality care.
Graduate Nursing Director
University of Michigan Student Ran Free Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Provide nursing leadership and oversight for nursing, pharmacy, social work, and other student professionals during clinical days
- Coordinate and participate in recruitment for new nursing grad directors
- Assist in creating and executing short and long-term clinic goals
- Ensured effective communication between faculty, students, and other departments
Clinical Nursing instructor for BSN Students
Western Michigan University
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Instructor for sophomore Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at Western Michigan University
- Collaborated with nursing faculty and healthcare professionals to ensure alignment between classroom and clinical experiences
- Conducted student evaluations and provided constructive feedback to facilitate nursing skills and education
- Established positive and joyful relationships with nursing students, faculty, and staff
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
University of Michigan
05-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Michigan University
12-2018
Certification
- AGNP Board Certified by American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Completed 2023
- Registered Nurse (RN) - License #4704347001 Expires: Feb 2026
Timeline
Graduate Nursing Director
University of Michigan Student Ran Free Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Nursing instructor for BSN Students
Western Michigan University
09.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse | Trauma/Burn/Surgical ICU
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Michigan University
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