Mindy Kidd
Paducah,KY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and a strong foundation in patient care delivery. Exceptional interpersonal skills and technical proficiency in EMR charting, medication administration, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration enhance patient outcomes. Committed to quality improvement and efficiency, consistently leading initiatives that optimize care and support for patients with Delivered comprehensive care to patients with multiple chronic comorbidities, including cardiovascular and metabolic disorders populations. Proactive advocate for best practices in nursing, dedicated to elevating the standards of healthcare delivery.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Nurse Coordinator
Livwell Community Health Services
Paducah, KY
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management, chronic disease prevention, and medication adherence.
- Led initiatives to enhance infection control protocols and improve patient safety measures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy and efficiency.
- Implemented quality improvement projects that enhanced patient outcomes and clinic performance.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bon Secour Mercy Health Lourdes-Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY
11.2007 - Current
- Staff nurse at inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Responsibilities include admission of patients to an inpatient psychiatric unit, as well as administering medication regimens to attain stabilization of the patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recovery Works-Mayfield, KY
Mayfield, KY
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Staff Nurse at inpatient 28 day residential treatment facility.
- Responsibilities included assessment, monitoring client’s for signs/symptoms of substance withdrawal, as well as administering medication regimen for detox from substance abuse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Purchase Women’s Health-Mayfield, KY
Mayfield, KY
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Clinic Nurse
- Responsibilities included rooming of patients, obtaining vital signs, updating patient medical records, as well as assisting physicians with gynecological/obstetrical exams of patients. Medication administration performed for patients as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health
Paducah, KY
09.1997 - 01.1999
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Monitored and managed patients with chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia—key risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- Administered and monitored medications such as antihypertensives, anticoagulants, and other cardiac-related therapies.
- Interpreted vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to support clinical decision-making.
- Heart failure patient education (fluid balance, weight monitoring, symptom recognition).
- Post-procedure care (cardiac cath, stents, etc.)
- Telemetry monitoring
- Supported management of patients with cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmias.
- Collaborated with providers to optimize medication regimens and improve patient outcomes
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY08-2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
West Kentucky Community Technical School
08-1997
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Health promotion
- Preventive care
- Care planning
- Intake assessments
- Discharge planning
- Diagnostic testing
- Psychiatric nursing
- Treatment implementation
- Obstetric nursing
- Chronic disease management
- Telephone triage
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Clinic Nurse Coordinator
Livwell Community Health Services
03.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recovery Works-Mayfield, KY
12.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Purchase Women’s Health-Mayfield, KY
08.2018 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bon Secour Mercy Health Lourdes-Paducah, KY
11.2007 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health
09.1997 - 01.1999
Diploma - Practical Nursing Program
West Kentucky Community Technical School
Associate Degree - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College