KIMBERLY A. KONICEK
Albany Medical Center
Selkirk,NY
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Dedicated nursing professional with a comprehensive background in nursing leadership. Demonstrated success in overseeing clinical operations, enhancing patient care, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability to mentor nursing staff and foster team collaboration while maintaining high standards of care.
Work History
Practice Nurse Supervisor, Faculty Practice
4 Years 7 Months- Division of Medicine, Nephrology and Infectious Disease
- Manage operations within the ambulatory clinical setting.
- Educate patients on chronic disease management and preventive care strategies to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services/Ambulatory Surgery
2 Years- Assumed 24-hour responsibility for 8 surgical suites, Preoperative unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Postoperative/Short Stay Unit.
- Directed nursing staff to ensure compliance with quality care standards and protocols.
- Implemented patient care strategies that improved overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance clinical workflows and efficiency.
Registered Nurse First Assist/Orthopedic Service Line
3 Years- Enhanced patient care by providing expert surgical assistance during complex procedures.
- Supported smooth transitions between different stages of surgery by effectively communicating with all members of the surgical team.
- Promoted a collaborative team environment within the surgical staff, resulting in improved communication and increased job satisfaction.
Clinical Nurse Manager
4 Years- Assumed 24-hour responsibility for 5 surgical suites, 8-bed day surgery unit, 6- bay PACU, and Sterile Processing Unit
- Managed patient care activities and unit operations to support the organization’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
- Demonstrated leadership skills while managing a diverse team in a unionized workplace.
Registered Nurse-Surgical Services/Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse First Assist
17 Years- Executed roles of scrub nurse, circulating nurse, and RNFA adhering to AORN standards to ensure patient safety and surgical effectiveness.
- Maintained first assisting privileges across specialties including OB/GYN, Robotics, Plastics, and General Surgery to support diverse surgical needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Registered Nurse First Assist Certificate Program
Associate’s degree - Nursing
Skills
Budget management
Quality improvement
Strategic collaboration
Customer service
Clinical operations management
Regulatory compliance
Talent acquisition
Staffing strategies
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Professional Governance Committee
- High Risk Pathogen Response Subcommittee
- Sterilization and High-Level Disinfection Subcommittee
- March of Dimes-March for Babies
- Street Soldiers-Helping the Homeless
Certification
CNOR-Certified Registered Nurse Operating Room
Timeline
Practice Nurse Supervisor, Faculty Practice
Albany Medical Center
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services/Ambulatory Surgery
Albany Medical Center, South Clinical Campus
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Registered Nurse First Assist/Orthopedic Service Line
Ellis Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2020Read More
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bellevue Woman’s Center at Ellis Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2017Read More
Registered Nurse-Surgical Services/Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse First Assist
Bellevue Woman’s Center at Ellis Medicine
01.1996 - 01.2013Read More
Maria College
Associate’s degree from Nursing
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Delaware County Community College
Registered Nurse First Assist Certificate Program
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Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Excelsior College
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems
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