Kimberly Middleton
New Lebanon,OH
Summary
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
St Leonard Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Regional Nurse Educator
Carespring Healthcare
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurses.
- Maintained compliance with accreditation standards by updating curriculum materials in accordance with industry best practices.
- Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
Director of Nursing
Sycamoresprings Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dayspring Of Miami Valley
09.2008 - 04.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Skin/Wound nurse responsible for weekly skin rounds of whole facility and implementation of wound care.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Competed MDS training and assisted with MDS assessments
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH04-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
RETS Tech Center
Centerville08-2008
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and/or as a team
- Ability to handle high stress situations while still performing essential functions of the job
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
- Multi-tasker with outstanding organizational skills
- Compassionate leadership qualities
- Committed leader and highly motivated
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Certification in Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control
Timeline
Director of Nursing
St Leonard Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Regional Nurse Educator
Carespring Healthcare
06.2019 - 03.2023
Director of Nursing
Sycamoresprings Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dayspring Of Miami Valley
09.2008 - 04.2016
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Certification in Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
RETS Tech Center
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