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KIMBERLY LYNCH

LIBERTYVILLE,IL

Summary

Doctorally-prepared Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Manager, Leader, and Educator with extensive experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and program management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with a strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in supporting wellness, disease prevention, and managing acute and chronic conditions for diverse populations. Recognized for exceptional online teaching abilities, fostering strong program outcomes, utilizing a collaborative leadership style, and maintaining a dedication to continuous improvement in healthcare and academic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director, Associate Professor

Olivet Nazarene University
11.2021 - Current
  • Program Oversight: Strategic oversight of the FNP program, aligning academic operations with institutional mission and goals, accreditation standards, and industry benchmarks. Led strategic initiatives to enhance program growth and academic quality, to increase student enrollment and improved retention rates.
  • Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning to support program growth, innovation, and community partnerships. Development and execution of strategic plans for the FNP program enrollment.
  • Curriculum Development: Provide leadership in aligning the FNP curriculum with AACN Essentials and NONPF competencies. Spearheaded a comprehensive curriculum overhaul, incorporating interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice guidelines. Led initiatives that resulted in a 100% first-time ANCC pass rate for MSN FNP candidates in 2023—in the first program history—significant increase in overall APRN certification pass rates (69.6% in 2022 to 86.2% in 2024), and post-graduate exam pass rates to 100%, up from 77.8% (2024).
  • Faculty Development and Leadership: Cultivated a collaborative environment by leading monthly faculty meetings; process improvements, resulting above benchmark faculty satisfaction rates on Faculty end of course evaluations. Contribute to faculty hiring, orientation, mentoring, and evaluation processes. Developed SON Faculty Handbook Resource Course (Canvas.)
  • Practicum/Clinical Placement Management: Strengthened clinical placement experiences by redesigning a comprehensive preceptor training program and documentation processes, improving overall quality of student learning opportunities.
  • Student Engagement: Promote student success through targeted strategies for engagement, remediation, and retention. Implement initiatives to enhance student engagement, satisfaction, and success within the FNP program, with improved student EOCs consistently above benchmark.
  • Accreditation: Led FNP program accreditation review initiatives, addressing AACN domain gaps and driving successful revisions to ensure compliance with accreditation and licensure standards. Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to ensure continuous quality improvement and accreditation readiness.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Orchestrated collaborative partnerships between the FNP program, academic departments, and external healthcare organizations, stakeholders, enriching student clinical experiences.
  • Student Success and Retention: Conduct mentorship, remediation, and individualized support to FNP students to address academic, professional, and personal needs. Identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies to address academic difficulties and support student success.

Clinical Operations Manager Adult Nurse Practitioner (FPA)

Associated Physicians of Libertyville
01.2016 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive primary care services to patients aged 13 and older, across the lifespan, utilizing advanced assessment skills to diagnose conditions and develop evidence-based treatment plans. Ensure documentation of patient encounters and coordinate multidisciplinary care as per individual patient needs to optimize outcomes based on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and standards of care.
  • Effectively manage a daily schedule of 18-20 patients, encompassing wellness, walk-in clinic, occupational health/workman’s compensation cases, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Revamped patient care delivery by constructing a telemedicine program, increasing appointment flexibility by 30% and empowering healthcare providers to extend care to a wider patient demographic.
  • Transformed clinical operations by implementing novel mentorship and training programs, resulting in a 45% reduction in nurse turnover within one year, fostering a more stable and experienced team.
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and improved patient care quality.
  • Enhanced staff productivity through effective training programs and performance management strategies.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by streamlining clinical operations and implementing efficient processes.
  • Reduced operational expenses by optimizing resource allocation and managing budgets prudently.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored new employees, fostering their professional development within the organization.
  • Implemented innovative technologies to enhance data-driven decision making in clinical operations management.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the clinic, including staff scheduling, patient flow management, and facility maintenance.
  • Evaluated and analyzed patient feedback to identify gaps in service delivery, implementing effective solutions that led to increased satisfaction rates.
  • Created a safe work environment by enforcing workplace safety policies and conducting regular risk assessments.

Adjunct Faculty—Online MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track

Olivet Nazarene University
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Delivered advanced nursing education in the MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track, demonstrating excellence in online teaching through engaging instructional design, timely feedback, student-centered approaches, and effective use of virtual learning platforms to support diverse learners.

Adjunct Faculty Online MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track

Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Adjunct faculty position in the MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track, online, remote learning. Consistently fostered a dynamic virtual learning environment, promoting critical thinking, growth, and academic success through innovative teaching strategies and meaningful student engagement.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Adjunct, Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP)

DePaul University
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Facilitated clinical education and simulation-based learning for entry-level nursing students, 10 students per rotation.
  • Executed simulation scenarios and debriefings to enhance learning and critical thinking.
  • Supervised and evaluated students in clinical settings.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2016

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2009

Master of Business Administration -

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Lake Forest, IL
05.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05.1987

Skills

  • Leadership & Strategic Skills
  • Advanced Practice
  • Academic Program Oversight
  • Faculty Development & Mentorship
  • Accreditation Quality, Standards & Accreditation (CCNE, AACN, HLC)
  • Curriculum Mapping & Program Review
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Teaching & Online Instructional Excellence
  • Graduate Nursing Education (MSN/FNP)

Certification

  • Adult Nurse Practitioner American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License
  • Illinois Controlled Substance Full Practice Authority State of Illinois
  • Advanced Practice Nurse Full Practice Authority State of Illinois
  • Advanced Practice Nurse State of Florida
  • Registered Nurse, State of Florida, State of Illinois
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
  • Dementia Care Specialist (GAPNA)

Affiliations

  • Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Member, Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN)
  • Member, Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
  • Member, Golden Key Honor Society
  • Member, National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
  • Member, North American Menopause Society
  • Member, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Publications

  • Lynch, K. (2025). Inherited Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes: Focus on gynecologic cancers. National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.1891/CJNPPWH-2514
  • Lynch K (2023). Obesity in adults: Pharmacologic options for successful management. American Nurse Journal. 18(9), 06-12. doi:10.51256/anj092306 https://www.myamericannurse.com/obesity-in-adults-pharmacologic-options/
  • Lynch K. (2021). Telehealth for older women: Practice considerations for the WHNP. Women's Healthcare a Clinical Journal for NPs, 9(6), 32-37.
  • Lynch, K. (2019). Wilson disease: A case report in primary care. Women's Healthcare a Clinical Journal for NPs, 7(3), 30-32. Digital version accessible at www.npwomenshealthcare.com/wilson-disease-a-case-report-in-primary-care
  • Lynch, K. (2018). Women and smoking: Facilitating change. Women's Healthcare a Clinical Journal for NPs, 6(2), 36-40. (Journal cover story)
  • Lynch, K. & Bantz, D. (2017). The 5As model for smoking cessation. American Nurse Today, (12)4. Online exclusive at https://www.americannursetoday.com
  • Lynch, K. (2016). Aspects of practice: Fostering teamwork in a primary care setting. Journal of Nursing Management. Accepted on 30 Nov 2016, Heath, United Kingdom.
  • Lynch, K. (2016). The 5As Model for smoking cessation: Engaging health care providers and overcoming barriers to change. Virginia Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository.

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

  • Editor in Chief: NP-Advanced Health Assessment, STATPEARLS 2020-Current
  • Governance Committee Member, Kappa Sigma Honor Society of Nursing 2022-Current
  • Peer-Reviewer, The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, Journal of Christian Nursing 2021-Current
  • Peer-Reviewer, The Journal of Christian Nursing 2024-Current

Timeline

Assistant Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director, Associate Professor

Olivet Nazarene University
11.2021 - Current

Adjunct Faculty—Online MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track

Olivet Nazarene University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Clinical Operations Manager Adult Nurse Practitioner (FPA)

Associated Physicians of Libertyville
01.2016 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Online MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track

Indiana Wesleyan University
01.2016 - 01.2021

Clinical Assistant Professor, Adjunct, Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP)

DePaul University
01.2016 - 01.2020

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Ball State University

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Ball State University

Master of Business Administration -

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olivet Nazarene University

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