KIMBERLY STANLEY
Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology
Athens
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
9 Years- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with neurologists to implement advanced therapeutic protocols and interventions.
- Educated patients on neurological conditions, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Mentored nurse practitioner students, internal medicine physicians and medical students on best practices in patient care and clinical procedures.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Led initiatives to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice integration.
- Fostered interdisciplinary communication among healthcare teams for optimal patient management strategies.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Family Nurse Practitioner
12 Years 6 Months- Experience in the specialty of gastroenterology which includes providing preventative care and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders. GI diseases include colorectal cancer care (screenings and surveillance), anemia, liver disorders, upper GI disorders, as well as, large and small bowel diseases and disorders.
- Working independently and collaboratively with a GI attending physician.
- Performing physical assessments and using critical thinking skills in order to decide on diagnostic testing and creating plans. This role includes educating patients on different gastric illnesses and dysfunctions.
- Providing patient care in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Prescribing appropriate pharmaceutical agents and treatments for GI illnesses.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
6 Years- Responsibilities included circulating nurse during catheterization procedures to include diagnostic and interventional angiography.
- Administering medications and monitoring patients during cath procedures.
- Measuring cardiac pressures (right and left heart pressures)
- Responding to emergency call involving patients with ST elevation MI's.
- Assisting in pacemaker and internal defibrillation insertions.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
15 Years- Provided care for patients of all acuity levels from trauma, critical care, to minor emergency care.
- Worked in the roles of Assistant Unit Director for day shift, charge nurse, triage, TNCC certification and staff preceptor. Participated in emergency department process planning and improvements.
- Collaborated with emergency department physicians, advanced practice providers and ancillary staff to provide and advocate for emergency patient care.
Education
Master of Science of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
GPA: 3.92
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
GPA: 4.0
Associate Degree in Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
Preventive care
Patient education
Health promotion
Interprofessional collaboration
Differential diagnosis
Patient examination
Treatment plan development
Lab result evaluation
Advanced physical examination
Diagnosis and treatment
Direct patient care
Diagnostic testing
Acute care expertise
Records review
Precepting
Affiliations
- Georgia Nurses Association
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Georgia License number: RN 113459
- Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
HONORS
Beta Omicron Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Daisy Nursing Award at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center - Spring 2014, Member of Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success
ACADEMIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- -UGA Health Services- Primary Care Christa Teasley FNC-C 135 clinical hours
- -Pediatric Partners, LLC-Pediatric Medicine Drs. Van McCorkle, Ingrid Newman and Jessi Padget, PNP 110 clinical hours
- -Hill Medical Group- Family Medicine Rene' Breedlove FNP-BC 135 clinical hours
- -Dr. Farris Johnson, Jr.- Family Medicine Practicum and Athens Neurological Associates- Holly Collier FNP-BC 225 clinical hours
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Athens Neurological Associates
07.2017 - CurrentRead More
Family Nurse Practitioner
Northeast Georgia Gastroenterology
01.2014 - CurrentRead More
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2014Read More
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.2008Read More
Athens Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Perimeter College
Associate Degree in Nursing
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Piedmont College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Georgia Regents University
Master of Science of Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner
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