KIMBERLY JONES
Spencer
Summary
Multifaceted RN with over 20 years experience with a strong background in clinical leadership, patient management, and community outreach. Team-oriented professional recognized for establishing and maintaining solid rapport and relationships with clinical professionals. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
Expertise in coordinating care for complex cases and conducting educational workshops, fostering collaboration among healthcare providers to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Outreach Specialist, RN
Hospicare
Ithaca
10.2022 - Current
- Developed outreach programs to connect with community partners and stakeholders.
- Coordinated events to promote hospice services and raise awareness in the community.
- Conducted workshops to educate families about end-of-life care options available.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline referral processes for patients.
Clinical Team Leader
Hospicare
Ithaca
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervised primary nurses, on-call nurses, LPNs, and HHAs in Tompkins and Cortland counties.
- Managed caseload of hospice patients, facilitated leadership meetings, and educated clinical staff.
- Led clinical teams in delivering high-quality patient care and support.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to align treatment plans and foster collaboration among care teams.
Primary Nurse Case Manager
Hospicare
Ithaca
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Case Management for hospice patients with an average case load of 12-15 participants.
- Performed symptom management, admissions, comprehensive assessments, scheduled and unscheduled/urgent visits, death visits (pronouncing), communicate with PCP to obtain orders and keep continuity of care.
- Managed patient care plans and coordinated with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families about symptom control, comfort measures, DME utilization, and hospice policies.
Certified Professional Health Specialist RN
Choctaw Staffing Solutions
Grafenwohr
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Delivered nutritional health and wellness education and breastfeeding support to military families overseas, enhancing family health and well-being.
- Conducted one-on-one nutritional counseling and group presentations, fostering improved understanding of dietary practices among participants.
- Conducted health assessments and screenings for diverse populations in community settings.
Emergency Room RN
St Francis Medical Center
Columbus
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Delivered direct patient care in the emergency department for individuals with life-threatening emergencies, urgent care, and non-urgent medical management needs.
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
ADN -
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06-2005
Skills
- EMR documentation
- Chart review
- Establishing rapport
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Public speaking
- Community outreach
- Workshop facilitation
- Patient education
- Care management
- Time management
- Exceptional communication
Timeline
Clinical Outreach Specialist, RN
Hospicare
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Team Leader
Hospicare
02.2020 - 09.2022
Primary Nurse Case Manager
Hospicare
09.2018 - 02.2020
Certified Professional Health Specialist RN
Choctaw Staffing Solutions
03.2016 - 03.2018
Emergency Room RN
St Francis Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2015
ADN -
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE