Kimberly Tipton
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse delivering high-quality patient care through effective medication administration and patient assessments. Committed to improving post-surgical outcomes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
Louisville, KY
03.2000 - 01.2026
- Delivered high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex patient needs and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing clinical skills and ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Worked on a post surgical unit with emphasis on thoracic and vascular management.
- The unit was a step-down critical care unit with telemetry monitoring.
Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
05.1988 - 03.2000
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve nursing workflows and elevate standards of care across units.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions focusing on critical response techniques and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback from healthcare team members.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that reduced hospital readmission rates through targeted interventions and follow-up strategies.
- Worked on multiple post surgical units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-1988
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Art Line care and monitoring
- Post surgical care
- Chest tube care and management
- Wound care and treatment
Certification
ACLS and BLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
03.2000 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
05.1988 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville