Kimbra Binns
Wichita,KS
Summary
To obtain a RN Registered Nurse -Admissions
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
Wichita, KS
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility for hospice services.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services, benefits, and expectations.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate smooth admissions processes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards during patient intake procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff on hospice policies and best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and hospice admission by establishing strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers.
- Streamlined communication with interdisciplinary team members for seamless care coordination during hospice admissions.
- Improved patient admission process by efficiently conducting initial assessments and obtaining necessary medical information.
- Contact: Julie Blaine 316-416-5376
PRN Home Hospice RN
Phoenix Home Care-Hospice
Wichita, KS
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Cover call periods during the weekends to provide care for home hospice patients. Duties include assessments, end of life care, family education, and updating the plan of care as conditions change.
- 3450 N. Rock Rd. Bldg. #200, Ste 213
- Wichita, KS 67226
- Contact person: Julie Blaine 316-416-5376
Physician Performance Improvement Coordinator
Ascension Via Christi Wichita
Wichita, KS
12.2018 - 02.2025
- Work in conjunction with the Medical Staff and Risk Management to process Physician performance reports. This includes the coordination of sending events for review and reporting back to the appropriate committees and departments. Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Staff President. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
- 929 N. St Francis, Wichita, KS 67214
- Medical Staff Administration Office
- Contact person: Tiffany Carson 316-866-0904
On Call Nurse for Nights and Weekends
Reflection Living- Senior Living Home
Wichita, KS
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Responsible for five care homes with 12 residents each. Provide support to staff and have a 30 minute response time when necessary to physically respond. Support duties include assessments for change of condition or accidents, communication to the covering Provider, approving PRN medications, and resolution of medication errors.
- 625 S Maize Ct, Wichita, KS 67209
- Contact person: Hayley Blasi 316-308-3921
Assistant Nurse Manager
West Littleton Emergency Room-Centura Health
Littleton, CO
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Leadership roles included duties of reviewing policies, creating employee files, orienting staff, stocking supplies and equipment. Other responsibilities of constructing schedules, maintaining productivity with staffing, assisting in yearly reviews, identifying development needs and providing education. Assisted in leading the process of achieving state certification for opening a new facility. During this time I also worked in patient care which includes floating to Littleton Adventist Hospital Level 2 Emergency Department.
- 9670 W. Coal Mine Ave Littleton, CO 80123
- Contact person: Julie Lombard 303-925-5016
Clinical instructor
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Clinical instructor for Foundations, Med/surg I, and Med/surg II. Instruct groups of up to 6 students in various facilities including rehab facilities and acute care.
- 1401 19th St Denver, CO 80202
- Contact person: Marcee Sutton 303-292-0015 ext. 3669
Freestanding ER and urgent care
Centura Urgency and Emergency Center
Golden, CO
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked independently as a single RN along with a paramedic and Radiology tech. Leadership roles included assisting to maintain staff schedules, interviewing and orienting new hires. Patient care roles included managing lab processing, transferring patients, and working in the ER environment. Had to have the ability to think quickly and utilize minimal staff in emergent situations including STEMI’s, strokes, and code blue.
- 760 Warner Dr Golden CO 80041
- Contact persons: Rebecca Blethen 720-272-4404
PRN RN position
Parker Adventist Hospital-Centura Health
Parker, CO
12.2014 - 05.2018
- PRN RN position in a Level 2 Emergency department.
- 9395 Crown Crest Blvd Parker, CO 80138
- Contact person: Chad Cox 303-269-4800
RN
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
04.2009 - 01.2016
- Worked in a 60 bed Emergency Department as an RN. Experience in level 3 facilities include full and limited trauma alerts, cardiac alerts, stroke alerts, and code blue situations. Also handled a large population of psych patients including M1 holds and drug/alcohol overdoses. Positions worked in the department also included orienting new grads and new staff. Committee work included change projects related to new construction and development within the department and LEAN projects with other units.
- 8300 W 38th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80211
- Contact person: Dean Feller 303-425-4500
Clinical instructor
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Clinical instructor for Med/Surg 1 and 2. Various rotations in 2010 and 2013. Some rotations were taught through the Clinical Scholar program with Lutheran Medical Center. Rotations were typically 6 students on med/surg, tele, and progressive care units.
- 3645 W 112th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
- Contact person: Joan Ortman 720-341-1945
Travel RN
Aureus Medical
Omaha, NE
01.2006 - 04.2009
- Travel RN for company including med/surg, neuro, and post trauma units
- 2425 S. 171st St. Omaha, NE 68130
- Contact person: Logan Hendrickson, travel nurse manager 1-800-856-5457
Travel RN
American Mobile Nursing
San Diego, CA
09.2005 - 09.2008
- Travel RN for company including med/surg, neuro, and post trauma units
- 12400 High Bluff Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
- Contact person: Amber Kaufman, travel nurse recruiter 1-800-282-0300
Started as new grad on ortho unit
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
06.2004 - 09.2005
- Started as new grad on ortho unit
- 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
- Contact person: Karen Orr, unit manager 913-596-4495
Education
BSN -
Washburn University
Topeka, KS05-2004
Masters in Nursing Leadership - undefined
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- Kansas Nursing License
- BLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
02.2025 - Current
PRN Home Hospice RN
Phoenix Home Care-Hospice
11.2021 - 02.2025
On Call Nurse for Nights and Weekends
Reflection Living- Senior Living Home
11.2020 - 12.2023
Physician Performance Improvement Coordinator
Ascension Via Christi Wichita
12.2018 - 02.2025
Assistant Nurse Manager
West Littleton Emergency Room-Centura Health
05.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical instructor
Denver College of Nursing
01.2017 - 12.2018
Freestanding ER and urgent care
Centura Urgency and Emergency Center
11.2015 - 05.2018
PRN RN position
Parker Adventist Hospital-Centura Health
12.2014 - 05.2018
Clinical instructor
Front Range Community College
01.2010 - 12.2013
RN
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center
04.2009 - 01.2016
Travel RN
Aureus Medical
01.2006 - 04.2009
Travel RN
American Mobile Nursing
09.2005 - 09.2008
Started as new grad on ortho unit
Providence Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2005
Masters in Nursing Leadership - undefined
University of Phoenix
BSN -
Washburn University