Kimberly Kassab
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
An Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Advanced Practice Nurse who is self-motivated and adaptable. I have a strong background in evidence-based clinical nursing practice. I have strong skills in time management, organization, collaboration, and critical thinking to deliver effective solutions and enhance interprofessional team performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Services Professional
University Of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, CO
03.2026 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively and strong organization skills.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. Appreciates feedback.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions, completing all tasks within deadlines.
Doctoral Student Teaching Fellow
University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Instructor Fellow for graduate and undergraduate nursing student courses. A senior adjoint professional for the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program
- Developed course materials and instructional resources to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with current nursing standards and practices.
Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Led interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based protocols for patient care.
- Mentored nursing staff on clinical practices, enhancing team competency and confidence.
- Collaborated with interprofessional team to promote quality and safety and optimize patient outcomes.
- Program development and evaluation of several clinical disciplines including, but not limited to: surgical trauma, orthopaedic, medical-surgical, and neuroscience.
Education
Associate of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, CO05-2018
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Aurora, CO05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO08-2013
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-2002
Accolades
Colorado Nightingale Award Recipient 2018
Colorado Nightingale Luminary Award Recipient 2018
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC
- Evidence-Based Practice-C
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse-BC
- Gerontological Nurse-BC
- Certified Geriatric Care Professional
- Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist
- Credentialed Gerontological Professional
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certified
Timeline
Research Services Professional
University Of Colorado Anschutz
03.2026 - Current
Doctoral Student Teaching Fellow
University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
08.2023 - 02.2026
Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Colorado Anschutz
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Northern Colorado