Kristine Kimmel BSN, RN, CCRN
Oklahoma City
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Educator with a strong background in curriculum development, interprofessional collaboration, and advanced life support. Committed to enhancing patient-centered care through impactful training programs and mentorship.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Educator
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2003 - Current
- Develop and implement critical care training programs for nursing staff.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through education initiatives.
- Analyze training effectiveness and adjust modules based on participant feedback.
- Lead workshops on evidence-based practices to promote continuous professional development among clinicians.
- Align critical care training programs with hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, supporting the overall mission of excellence in patient care.
- Develop curriculum and content for classes, lectures, conferences or other educational materials.
- Facilitate hands-on skill development workshops, equipping nurses with the tools necessary for success in high-stress situations.
- Facilitate student activities within the organization.
ICU Clinical RN
OU Medical Center-Presbyertian Tower
Oklahoma City, OK
06.1993 - 02.2003
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated care for a variety of medical-surgical intensive care patients, in collaboration with patient, family and healthcare team.
- Cared for patients with mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, external ventricular drains, CRRT and open heart recovery.
- Functioned as charge nurses and preceptor for new RN's, nurse partners and charge nurses.
ICU Clinical Coordinator/Educator
OU Medical Center-Presbyterian Tower
Oklahoma City, OK
05.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided clinical leadership by assisting nursing staff to maintain their level of clinical competency through staff development, education inservices and orientation.
- Coordinated and facilitated development and monitoring of quality improvement activities.
Flight Nurse
United States Air National Guard
Cheyenne, WY And Oklahoma City, OK
12.1990 - 12.1999
- Trained for administering basic critical care interventions in high-pressure environments to stabilize and care for patients during military air transport (C-130).
- Mentored junior flight nurses, providing guidance on advanced medical protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Implemented training programs focused on in-flight medical procedures for nursing staff.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Facilitated teamwork among crew members through clear communication channels and mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
OB Clinical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Planned, implemented and evaluated all aspects of nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients.
- Operated and interpreted equipment used in monitoring maternal/fetal well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention before, during and after delivery.
- Circulated C-section cases and recovered patients following general anesthesia.
- Floated to Level 1 Nursery as needed.
Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse (Travel Assign.)
Human Hospital of Abilene
Abilene, TX
05.1992 - 08.1992
- Planned, implemented and evaluated all aspects of nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients.
- Operated and interpreted equipment used in monitoring maternal/fetal well being.
- Provided crisis intervention before, during and after delivery.
- Floated to Level 1 Nursery as needed.
OB Clinical Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Laramie County
Cheyenne, WY
08.1990 - 05.1992
- Planned, implemented and evaluated all aspects of nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients.
- Operated and interpreted equipment used in monitoring maternal/fetal well being.
- Provided crises intervention before, during and after delivery.
- Circulated C-sections and recovered patients from general anesthesia.
- Participated on Product Evaluation and Standardization Committee.
Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse
Human Hospital of Enterprise, Alabama
Enterprise, AL
01.1990 - 04.1990
- Planned, implemented and evaluated all aspects of nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients.
- Operated and interpreted equipment used in monitoring maternal/fetal well being.
- Provided crisis intervention before, during and after deliver.
- Circulated C-sections and recovered patients from general anesthesia.
OB Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force, USAF
Langley AFB And Macdill AFB
08.1988 - 12.1989
- Planned, implemented and evaluated all aspects of nursing care for obstetrical and newborn patients.
- Operated and interpreted equipment used in monitoring maternal/fetal well being and the emergency treatment of newborns.
- Provided crisis intervention to mother and infant before, during and after delivery.
- Promoted health education.
- Supervised 2-3 medical technicians and reserve personnel and actively contributed to the ongoing training of the unit personnel.
Pediatric/PICU Staff Nurse
Lubbock General Hospital
Lubbock, TX
12.1987 - 08.1988
- Provided total patient care to an average of five patients on floor/two in PICU.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated all aspects of nursing for pediatric patients and family.
- Operated and interpreted equipment used in monitoring critically ill and acutely ill pediatric patients.
- Provided teaching and support to family in times of crisis.
- Occasionally oriented and supervised nursing students and newly assigned nurse assistants and technicians.
Pediatric Nurse Technician
Lubbock General Hospital
Lubbock, TX
01.1986 - 12.1987
- Collected vital signs and intake/output throughout shift.
- Provided feedings, included per PEG tubes for patients.
- Bathed and provided ADL's to pediatric patients.
- Provided comfort and play with patients.
- Supported families during difficult situations by offering emotional support during hospitalization.
- Worked closely and supported clinical LPN's and RN's.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texad Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-1987
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring (including IABP, Impella)
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- End-of-life care
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Renal replacement therapy
- Ventilator management
- Nutritional support
- Ethics in critical care
- Sedation administration
- Student support
- Curriculum development
- Supervising students
- Mentoring proficiency
- Learning management systems
- Developing lesson plans
- Policy/Protocol development and maintenance
- EMR (EPIC) instruction
Timeline
Critical Care Educator
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
02.2003 - Current
ICU Clinical Coordinator/Educator
OU Medical Center-Presbyterian Tower
05.1997 - 12.1999
ICU Clinical RN
OU Medical Center-Presbyertian Tower
06.1993 - 02.2003
OB Clinical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
08.1992 - 05.1993
Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse (Travel Assign.)
Human Hospital of Abilene
05.1992 - 08.1992
Flight Nurse
United States Air National Guard
12.1990 - 12.1999
OB Clinical Nurse
Memorial Hospital of Laramie County
08.1990 - 05.1992
Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse
Human Hospital of Enterprise, Alabama
01.1990 - 04.1990
OB Clinical Nurse
United States Air Force, USAF
08.1988 - 12.1989
Pediatric/PICU Staff Nurse
Lubbock General Hospital
12.1987 - 08.1988
Pediatric Nurse Technician
Lubbock General Hospital
01.1986 - 12.1987
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texad Tech University