Kimberly Yates, APRN, FNP-C
Camden Wyoming,Delaware
Summary
AANP board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 36 years of experience as a registered nurse. Clinical experience encompasses family medicine, urgent and critical care, medical-surgical, home health, oncology, hospice, palliative nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, utilization, and case management. Throughout my career, I have continually demonstrated my determination toward excellence, whether it is at the bedside, in a patient's home, or in an office setting.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christiana Care-Rehoboth Primary Care
Rehoboth Beach, DE
11.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care for patients with multiple chronic illnesses, including hematologic disorders and cancer histories, integrating evidence-based management and specialist coordination.
- Evaluated and managed anemia, cytopenias, and cancer survivorship concerns in primary care, including diagnostic workups and collaboration with hematology and oncology.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Camden Primary Care
Dover, DE
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivered preventative and wellness care to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Managed chronic disease conditions including hypertension, COPD, cancer, obesity, and diabetes.
- Conducted acute and same-day visits to address immediate patient needs.
- Coordinated care and referrals to specialized services for comprehensive treatment.
- Facilitated patient education and shared decision-making to promote informed choices.
- Maintained accurate EHR documentation to support quality care delivery.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Physicians Services
Seaford, DE
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Delivered primary care to all residents in post-acute and long-term care settings.
- Coordinated care with families, physicians, and interdisciplinary staff.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and interpreted lab results.
- Initiated advanced care planning for residents based on medical histories.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Aveanna Hospice
Milford, DE
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted face-to-face encounters to recertify hospice benefit eligibility for patients.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients and families facing terminal illnesses.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum Care, Delaware
Horsham , PA
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered primary care services to members in long-term care settings across multiple facilities.
- Collaborated with physicians for accurate diagnosis and effective management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated with primary care providers and facility staff to maintain high-quality onsite care in Kent and Sussex counties.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nanticoke Physicians Network
Seaford, DE
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered urgent care services in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses efficiently.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests including labs, X-ray imaging, and EKG.
- Performed procedures such as splinting, incision and drainage, and wound care.
Staff Nurse
Delaware Hospice
Dover, DE
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Staff nurse providing end-of life care, pain management, spiritual, psychosocial and emotional support provided to culturally sensitive patients and families during a terminal Illness.
Field Nurse and Supervisor
Millennium Home Health Care
Milford, DE
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Field nurse and supervisor providing evaluations, new employee orientation, home health aide supervisions and disciplinary counseling.
- High quality skilled treatment and education to patients with multiple acute and chronic diseases.
Case Manager
United Healthcare-Community and State Program
Newark, DE
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Case manager for the long-term care and community-based program for the State of Delaware.
- Coordinated and evaluated care for members with chronic and complex care needs.
- Facilitated members to alternate care settings such as hospital to home, home to nursing facility, and participated with the transition from nursing facility to the Community.
Supervisor, Case Manager and Staff Nurse
Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association
Camden, DE
08.1992 - 02.2012
- Supervisor, case manager and staff nurse providing homebound patients with primary nursing care;
- Managed insurance coverage, procurement of supplies, and provide education on nursing care to patients and family members in patient's homes.
Staff Nurse
St Francis Hospital
Wilmington, DE
03.1992 - 10.1992
- Staff nurse providing primary nursing care to inpatients on all floors including ER, medical surgical, pediatrics, IMC, orthopedics and women's health.
Staff Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover, DE
06.1991 - 03.1992
- Staff Nurse providing primary care nursing to inpatients on a medical surgical floor
LPN
Bayhealth Medical Center
Dover, DE
06.1990 - 05.1991
- LPN working on a critical care unit and medical surgical floor, under the direction of the RN, providing direct patient care
Phlebotomist
Kent General Hospital
08.1986 - 05.1990
- Phlebotomist for a large hospital performing blood work on inpatients and outpatients
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Delaware
Newark05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Georgetown, DE08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Georgetown, DE06.1990
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Physical examination
- Treatment planning
- Chronic disease management
- Primary care delivery
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Health assessment
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient advocacy
- Written communication
- Laboratory testing
- Therapeutic intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health records systems
- Preparing treatment plans
- Medical charting
- Home healthcare
- Telehealth services
- Geriatric care
- Family education
- Hospice resources
- End-of-life care
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- The Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
References
Available upon request
Current Credentials
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2017, F07170650, EXP 7/10/2027
- DEA license, MY4476506
- NPI, 1427573336
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Delaware, LG-0001064, 05/31/27
- Registered Nurse, Delaware, L1-0020966, 05/31/27
- Gerontological Nurse Certification, American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2007-2017, expired
- BCLS certification, American Heart Association, 2026
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Christiana Care-Rehoboth Primary Care
11.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Camden Primary Care
11.2022 - 10.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Aveanna Hospice
02.2021 - 05.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Physicians Services
04.2020 - 11.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum Care, Delaware
12.2018 - 04.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nanticoke Physicians Network
12.2017 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse
Delaware Hospice
11.2015 - 08.2017
Field Nurse and Supervisor
Millennium Home Health Care
05.2014 - 05.2017
Case Manager
United Healthcare-Community and State Program
02.2012 - 02.2014
Supervisor, Case Manager and Staff Nurse
Christiana Care Visiting Nurse Association
08.1992 - 02.2012
Staff Nurse
St Francis Hospital
03.1992 - 10.1992
Staff Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center
06.1991 - 03.1992
LPN
Bayhealth Medical Center
06.1990 - 05.1991
Phlebotomist
Kent General Hospital
08.1986 - 05.1990
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College