Kimberly Philbrick, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Greenland,NH
Summary
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of clinical nursing experience specializing in the assessment of people with complex medical conditions and disabilities, infectious disease management, and complex comorbid care plans. Highly skilled in diagnosing and treating multi-system conditions compromising skin integrity, including spinal cord injury and paralysis, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and severe soft-tissue infections. Proven expertise as an autonomous, independent clinician coordinating advanced care transitions and applying evidence-based protocols to accelerate tissue healing and optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
Manchester, N.H.
02.2026 - Current
- Navigate complex Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) by coordinating with physicians, case managers, social workers, and family caregivers to ensure a "whole-person" care model.
- Conduct up to 80 comprehensive adult and geriatric assessments a month in members' residences and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), focusing on medical history, acute/chronic diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Order and interpret laboratory testing to guide clinical decision-making and early intervention.
- Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) to streamline patient education and follow-up, ensuring continuity of care.
Skilled Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Manchester, NH
10.2019 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity clinical interventions for medically complex pediatric and adult homebound patients, managing multi-system diagnoses, infusion therapies, and acute change-in-status events.
- Lead family-based case management initiatives, actively collaborating with multi-generational caregivers, coordinating community resources, and aligning care plans with family dynamics to support home-based recovery.
- Provide comprehensive chronic disease management for complex comorbidities, performing detailed medication reconciliations, tracking biometric trends, and implementing hospital readmission prevention protocols.
- Deliver advanced wound and ostomy care interventions, independently managing complex stoma care, appliance fitting, advanced dressing selection, exudate control, and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT/Wound VAC) systems.
- Drive clinical risk reduction through early identification of peristomal skin complications, soft-tissue infections, osteomyelitis tracking, and rapid coordination with primary medical teams.
- Perform advanced physical and psychosocial assessments, identifying wound etiologies, assessing cognitive/functional barriers, and updating holistic care plans.
- Provide specialized patient and caregiver education on ostomy self-care, disease processes, pressure injury prevention (Stages I–IV), and evidence-based protocols to optimize long-term health outcomes.
Pain Management and Substance Abuse Nurse Practitioner
Fusion Health Services
Dover, N.H.
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed complex neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain in up to 25 patients a day; optimized quality of life for patients utilizing MAT and controlled substances.
- Championed patient safety through meticulous monitoring of PDMP and medication contracts, balancing effective pain relief with risk mitigation.
Staff Nurse (Infectious Disease & Harm Reduction)
The Joan Lovering Health Center
Greenland, NH
03.2000 - 08.2019
- Specialized in infection management and harm reduction, providing clinical tracking and evaluation for blood-borne pathogens, systemic infections, and communicable diseases.
- Driven linkage-to-care initiatives for marginalized and highly vulnerable populations, seamlessly navigating psychosocial barriers to connect patients with necessary medical specialties.
- Designed and executed evidence-based public health interventions, focusing on preventative wellness strategies, health education, and early diagnostic screening to reduce community morbidity.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary clinical frameworks to manage high-risk medication regimens, support antimicrobial stewardship, and deliver non-judgmental, patient-centered care.
School Nurse / Clinical Management Team Member
The Birchtree Center
Newington, NH
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care for up to 30 students presenting with autism spectrum disorders, profound developmental disabilities, and intricate, multi-system health needs.
- Served as a key member of the Clinical Management Team, overseeing up to 40 staff members, collaborating autonomously on policy development, behavioral-medical care plans, and specialized student advocacy initiatives.
- Developed and executed emergency response plans and first aid protocols, leading facility-wide staff training to ensure rapid clinical intervention and safety compliance.
- Managed complex daily medical profiles, including seizure tracking, medication administration, gastrostomy tube care, and skin integrity monitoring for highly vulnerable populations.
Community Health Nurse / Site Vaccine Manager
Lamprey Health Care
Newmarket, NH
03.2001 - 03.2019
- Managed complex, high-acuity patient caseloads for multiple providers presenting with multiple severe comorbidities, physical disabilities, and chronic multi-system diseases requiring meticulous, holistic monitoring.
- Coordinated advanced interdisciplinary care transitions and specialty referrals—including vascular surgery, podiatry, and infectious disease—to optimize patient care tracks and wound healing outcomes.
- Served as the Site Vaccine Manager for 8-10 providers, autonomously overseeing public health immunization compliance, storage logistics, emergency protocols, and strict clinical documentation workflows.
- Conducted targeted patient and family health coaching on medication adherence, chronic disease progression, skin protection, and preventative health behaviors to mitigate acute disease complications.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-2024
Associate of Science -
N.H. Community Technical College
Stratham, NH05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05-1995
Skills
- Chronic Wound Management: Managed complex, chronic wounds using evidence-based staging and tissue identification Provided advanced debridement, including autolytic and enzymatic Utilized Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) to accelerate granulation tissue formation and significantly reduce healing times for complex wounds
- Ostomy Care & Rehabilitation: Reduced peristomal skin complications by custom-fitting pouching systems and delivering targeted patient education
- Autonomous Case Management: Managed high-acuity home health caseloads, coordinating directly with the clinical team to adjust care plans remotely
- EMR Documentation: Maintained precise electronic medical records ensuring seamless care continuity, regulatory compliance, and accurate reimbursement
Certification
- ANCC Board Certified: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
- NH Board of Nursing: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) DEA License: Current (Authorized for Schedule II-V)
- AHA: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Medical Network
02.2026 - Current
Pain Management and Substance Abuse Nurse Practitioner
Fusion Health Services
08.2025 - 12.2025
Skilled Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
10.2019 - Current
School Nurse / Clinical Management Team Member
The Birchtree Center
01.2017 - 05.2019
Community Health Nurse / Site Vaccine Manager
Lamprey Health Care
03.2001 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse (Infectious Disease & Harm Reduction)
The Joan Lovering Health Center
03.2000 - 08.2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of New Hampshire
Associate of Science -
N.H. Community Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Hampshire
Academic Leadership
· Adjunct Clinical Faculty 08/2021 – 12/2025 University of New Hampshire | Durham, N.H.
- Mentor undergraduate nursing students in medical-surgical and emergency simulations, enhancing clinical reasoning and holistic patient assessment.
- Evaluate student performance using standardized rubrics to provide actionable, constructive feedback on technical skills and communication.
- Bridge classroom theory and bedside practice by facilitating debriefing sessions that strengthen critical thinking and crisis management.