Kimberly King
Bardstown,Kentucky
Summary
Conscientious newly graduated Family Nurse Practitioner that has over twelve years’ experience as a Registered Nurse that is eager to apply experience, skills, and compassion to deliver comprehensive patient care. Healthcare professional prepared for role with strong foundation in patient care and clinical assessments. Proven track record of developing patient-centered care plans and enhancing patient outcomes. Known for effective teamwork and adapting to evolving healthcare needs, showing proficiency in patient communication and clinical skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Louisville
05.2023 - Current
- Actively contributes to patient well-being by executing nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, offering physical and psychological assistance to patients, friends, and families, overseeing assigned team members
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Relief Charge and Team D Rapid Response
Nurse Navigator
Baptist Health Gastroenterology
11.2021 - Current
- Facilitates operations across three separate office locations to ensure timely resolution for patients with suspicious results and manages patient tracking for procedures such as ERCPs, peg tubes, locums, and post-procedure oncology patients
- Collaborated with Locums to ensure continuation of care
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Baptist Health Hardin
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Demonstrates adept management skills and positive leadership to ensure continuity, supervision, evaluation, and review of patient care activities on unit during assigned shifts, guaranteeing quality care and adherence to nursing department standards.
- Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Shared Based Governance: Direct involvement of patient brochure education of "Clear, Clean & Ready to Scope".
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2012 - 05.2017
- Actively contributes to patient well-being by executing nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, offering physical and psychological assistance to patients, friends, and families, overseeing assigned team members
- Relief Charge and Team D Rapid Response
- Supported new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as resource in navigating complex cardiac cases.
- Elevated quality of patient care by participating in continuous improvement initiatives and incorporating evidence-based practices into daily nursing tasks.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Chamberlain University
Chicago, Illinois10.2024
Master of Science - Nursing: Population Health
McKendree University
Lebanon, Illinois05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, Kentucky07.2012
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- High level of autonomy
- At-risk patient care
- Strong medical ethic
- Excellent oral communication
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Clinical Practicum Preceptors
- Margaret Ballard, APRN, Village Medical, Lebanon, Kentucky
- Mandy Vittitow, APRN, Baptist Health Medical Group, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Angela McGirk, APRN, Baptist Health Medical Group, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Shelby Gonsales, APRN, Care First Urgent Care, Middletown, Ohio
- Lisa Primm, APRN, Baptist Health Medical Group, Taylorsville, Kentucky
Awards
- Rising Star, Baptist Health Medical Group: Gastroenterology
- Ambassador of the Month, Hardin Memorial Hardin
- Nurse of the Year: 5 North & South, Baptist Health Louisville
- Kathryn Mershon Emerging Leader in Nursing, Galen College of Nursing
Professional Memberships
- The Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse-Midwives, Student Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Student Member
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Louisville
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Navigator
Baptist Health Gastroenterology
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Baptist Health Hardin
11.2016 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Louisville
09.2012 - 05.2017
Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nursing: Population Health
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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