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Kimberly Ward

Converse,USA

Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration and patient monitoring at BAMC/ Defense of Health and University Health System. Demonstrates proven leadership and collaboration skills in enhancing patient care through multidisciplinary team efforts. Dedicated to quality assurance and effective health education for diverse patient groups, ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN

InGenesis
San Antonio, Texas
01.2026 - Current

Provided patient care by administering treatments, monitoring conditions, and documenting progress. Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement care plans, educated patients and families, ensured safety and infection control, maintained accurate records, and upheld confidentiality while meeting licensure requirements.

LVN, Patient Care Coordinator

Wisestaff LLC
San Antonio, TX
07.2024 - 10.2025

Delivered comprehensive nursing care by assessing patients, documenting histories, and administering treatments. Coordinated communication between patients and providers, educated patients and families, and ensured adherence to care plans, safety, and infection control protocols. Managed clinical operations, supported staff supervision and training, maintained accurate records, and upheld professional standards, compliance, and patient-centered care.

LVN, Internal Medicine Clinic

Department of Health Agency
San Antonio, TX
05.2023 - 04.2024

Provided ambulatory nursing care by performing clinical procedures, administering treatments, and supporting daily clinic operations. Communicated effectively with patients and healthcare teams, ensured policy compliance, and contributed to quality improvement and training. Delivered patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism, and adherence to organizational standards. Led development of policies to improve patient care and ensure compliance. Enhanced patient outcomes by coordinating comprehensive care plans with multidisciplinary teams. Streamlined clinic operations, improving efficiency and patient satisfaction. Implemented infection control measures, boosting patient safety.

LVN, Internal Medicine Clinic

Wisestaff LLC
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - 05.2023

Delivered ambulatory nursing care while managing clinic operations, performing clinical procedures, and coordinating patient services. Communicated with healthcare teams, supervised staff, ensured compliance with policies, and supported training and quality improvement initiatives. Provided patient-centered care with professionalism, safety, and respect for diverse patient needs.

LVN, Private Duty Nursing

Nurse Dash
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023

Provided private duty nursing for high- and low-acuity patients, including specialized care (g-tube, trach/vent, wound care), medication administration, and ADL support. Coordinated care plans, monitored patient status, communicated with providers, and educated patients on treatment and post-operative care.

LVN Supervisor/ LVN, Pain Medicine & Behavioral Health, Family Health Clinic

University Health System
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 10.2022

Provided ambulatory nursing care while managing clinic operations and performing clinical procedures. Led development of policies to improve patient care and ensure compliance. Enhanced patient outcomes by coordinating comprehensive care plans with multidisciplinary teams. Streamlined clinic operations, improving efficiency and patient satisfaction. Implemented infection control measures, boosting patient safety. Supervised staff, contributed to quality improvement and staff training. Communicated effectively with healthcare teams, deescalated patient concerns, and delivered patient-centered care aligned with organizational standards and professionalism.

LVN, Private Duty Nursing

Ohana Pediatric Home Health
San Antonio, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021

Provided private duty pediatric nursing care, including specialized treatments, assessments, medication administration, and ADL support. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, communicated with providers, reviewed labs, and educated patients and families to improve understanding, compliance, and continuity of care.

Medical Appointment Clerk/Direct Care Staff

Aroura Group BAMC-CAMO
San Antonio, TX
09.2018 - 09.2019

Managed patient scheduling and registration, recorded vitals and medical interactions, and coordinated authorizations. Collaborated with healthcare teams and supported pre- and post-operative care to ensure continuity and optimal patient outcomes.

Patient Access Director

St. David’s Hospital
Austin, TX
05.2011 - 09.2018

Handled patient intake and care coordination, supporting clinical teams and pre/post-operative processes to ensure smooth treatment and positive outcomes. Developed and implemented policies that improved patient care delivery and compliance with standards. Directed patient access operations to ensure efficient admissions processes.

Education

Certificate Level 2 Vocational Nursing -

St. Philip’s Community College
San Antonio, TX

Associates of Science - Psychology & Health Care Professions

St. Philip’s Community College
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Electronic health records
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Patient care coordination
  • Health education
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Advanced clinical assessment
  • Leadership in clinical settings
  • Quality assurance
  • Crisis management

Accomplishments

  • Volunteered for the Military Retirement Appreciation Ceremony of 2023.
  • Volunteered for the 2019 Gold Tournament with the First Aid as an SVN.
  • Recognized for participating in collecting research for Jessica’s Project in 2020/2021.
  • Recognized for leadership, organization, and patient care skills in clinical experience.
  • Volunteered and recognized for leadership skills in formulating and collecting data for the 2021 graduation presentation.
  • Volunteered for the UHS Medical Miracle Gala 2022.
  • Volunteered and attended the Shingrix presentation provided with UHS.
  • Volunteered to assist University Health System in support with the Babcock Pain Medicine Specialty Clinic.
  • Being proactive with obtaining the ACLS and PALS certification, Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR training), and Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) training.

Timeline

LVN

InGenesis
01.2026 - Current

LVN, Patient Care Coordinator

Wisestaff LLC
07.2024 - 10.2025

LVN, Internal Medicine Clinic

Department of Health Agency
05.2023 - 04.2024

LVN, Internal Medicine Clinic

Wisestaff LLC
10.2022 - 05.2023

LVN, Private Duty Nursing

Nurse Dash
08.2021 - 05.2023

LVN Supervisor/ LVN, Pain Medicine & Behavioral Health, Family Health Clinic

University Health System
08.2021 - 10.2022

LVN, Private Duty Nursing

Ohana Pediatric Home Health
05.2021 - 08.2021

Medical Appointment Clerk/Direct Care Staff

Aroura Group BAMC-CAMO
09.2018 - 09.2019

Patient Access Director

St. David’s Hospital
05.2011 - 09.2018

Certificate Level 2 Vocational Nursing -

St. Philip’s Community College

Associates of Science - Psychology & Health Care Professions

St. Philip’s Community College
Kimberly Ward