Kimberly Washington
North Port,Florida
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of clinical expertise in medical-surgical nursing, women’s health, and maternal-fetal medicine. Provides evidence-based care to diverse populations, including high-risk pregnancies and underserved communities. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and staff education, with a focus on enhancing patient-centered healthcare quality and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
North Port, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinate comprehensive care for assigned patients to promote positive clinical outcomes.
- Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with established nursing processes, clinical policies, and standards of practice.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Directed and supported healthcare team members to enhance quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.
- Educated high-risk mothers on pregnancy-related conditions, treatment plans, medications, and recommended care for improved maternal health outcomes.
- Administer medications safely and accurately while monitoring patient responses.
- Perform genetic screening laboratory draws and specimen processing.
- Assist physicians and healthcare providers with maternal-fetal medicine procedures.
- Promoted patient-centered care through effective communication, education, advocacy, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Care Coordinator / Liaison
West Manatee OB/GYN
Bradenton, FL
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinated maternal-fetal medicine services for patients with high-risk pregnancies, ensuring timely access to necessary care.
- Serve as a liaison between West Manatee OB/GYN and the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Department.
- Schedule and coordinate high-risk obstetric deliveries between Manatee Memorial Hospital and Bayfront Baby Place.
- Assist physicians with amniocentesis and other maternal-fetal medicine procedures.
- Triage patients and obtain comprehensive health histories to support appropriate clinical decision-making.
- Coordinate appointments, procedures, referrals, and consultations with specialists.
- Oversaw and coordinated daily operations within the Maternal-Fetal Medicine department to streamline workflow and support patient care.
- Facilitated communication among patients, physicians, specialists, and hospitals to enhance continuity of care and improve patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse — Staff Nurse
West Manatee OB/GYN — MCR Health
Bradenton, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient obstetrics and gynecology setting.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, follow-up care, and self-management to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Perform clinical triage and assess patient needs to determine appropriate care and disposition.
- Administer medications and vaccinations, including influenza, Tdap, and Gardasil.
- Assist providers with gynecologic procedures, including colposcopy, LEEP, endometrial biopsy, cryosurgery, and polyp removal.
- Collect laboratory specimens and assist with diagnostic testing and interpretation of laboratory results.
- Coordinated care for patients with sexually transmitted infections, collaborating with the local health department to ensure comprehensive management.
- Advocated for patients by identifying barriers to care, communicating preferences, and supporting individualized treatment goals to improve patient outcomes.
- Train newly hired registered nurses and ancillary staff members on clinical standards, patient care practices, and service expectations.
- Maintain compliance with medication administration standards, patient safety practices, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies.
Registered Nurse
Women’s Care Specialists — First Physicians Group
Sarasota, FL
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Assessed patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained efficient patient flow.
- Obtained comprehensive patient histories and recorded vital signs to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Documented medical histories, vital statistics, diagnostic information, and test results in the medical record.
- Performed pregnancy testing and collected and submitted specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Provided individualized patient education to empower patients in managing their health and recovery.
- Safeguarded protected health information to ensure patient trust and compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational policies.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
River Landings OB/GYN — MCR Health
Bradenton, FL
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Worked as a Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical activities and managing daily office operations.
- Developed staff assignments aligned with patient needs and staffing requirements to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Provided patient education and clinical guidance to enhance health literacy in diverse and underserved populations.
- Administered medications safely and accurately.
- Assisted physicians with gynecologic procedures and maintained appropriate clinical standards.
- Developed staff assignments based on patient needs and staffing requirements.
- Collaborated with imaging centers, pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers to streamline patient-centered care processes.
Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Provided direct nursing care to adult and elderly medical-surgical patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' immediate conditions and clinical needs to inform care strategies.
- Developed individualized care plans in partnership with patients and healthcare team to address specific health challenges.
- Monitored postoperative vital signs and administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered.
- Reviewed postoperative orders and assisted patients with recovery and healing following surgical procedures.
- Developed individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and members of the healthcare team.
- Documented patient histories, vital signs, assessments, interventions, and test results in the medical record.
- Provided patient and family education regarding treatment, recovery, and health management.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes throughout care continuum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL01-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL01-2009
Associate of Arts - AA
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL01-2009
Skills
- High-Risk Care Management
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Outpatient Care Coordination
- Patient assessment
- High-risk obstetrics
- Medication Administration
- Telephone and Clinical Triage
- Clinical triage
- Prior Authorizations
- Clinical Leadership and Staff Training
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Infection Prevention and Instrument Sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance and Patient Confidentiality
- Clinical Safety Practices
- Patient Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee — Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, 2026 (Five-time nominee)
- Manatee County Rural Health Excellence Award, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- MCC Image Award, 2006
- Phi Theta Kappa, 2007–Present
- Student Ambassador — Manatee Community College, 2006–2007
Interests
Maternal-Fetal Medicine High-Risk Obstetrics Women’s Health Nursing Leadership Patient Education Healthcare Quality and Safety Care Coordination Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Clinical Judgment | Leadership | Patient Advocacy | Communication | Critical Thinking | Care Coordination | Patient Education | Teamwork | Cultural Sensitivity | Professionalism | Reliability | Compassionate Care
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Charge Nurse leadership experience in an OB/GYN clinical setting - Maternal-Fetal Medicine care coordination and department operations - Clinical liaison between healthcare organizations and specialty maternal-fetal medicine services - Training and mentorship of newly hired registered nurses and ancillary staff - Patient advocacy and coordination of care for high-risk patient populations - Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, specialists, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, imaging centers, and public health organizations - Commitment to evidence-based nursing practice, patient safety, and quality improvement
Timeline
RN II Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Care Coordinator / Liaison
West Manatee OB/GYN
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse — Staff Nurse
West Manatee OB/GYN — MCR Health
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Women’s Care Specialists — First Physicians Group
09.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
River Landings OB/GYN — MCR Health
06.2013 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse — Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - AA
Manatee Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Manatee Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
State College of Florida