KIMBERLY S. HOFFMAN **** HONEYTREE LOOP W

Columbus, Ohio 43229

CELL: 740-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with 35+ years’ experience in diverse settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. This last year I worked as a case manager. As a case manager my job was to educate plan members about their medical plan, assist them with claim questions, provider selection, and cost/quality. This job enabled me to educate and advocate for the members. Four years as an Assistant Director of Nursing. As an ADON I was able to bring my background in nursing and education to a new organization. I became Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula, and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care. Ten years working as a nursing educator with experience in classroom and clinical settings. Twenty-five years as staff nurse in Labor and delivery, orthopedics, open-heart, and as an occupational nurse.

CERTIFICATIONS

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Center of Peel - Certified Crisis Counselor 2010

CPR(BLS)- Certified

WSI- Water Safety Instructor, Certified

SKILLS

Supervises, evaluates, and advises students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.

Maintains student records.

Facilitates a learning and caring environment which encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual student.

Maintains communication and oversees the activities of Assistant Instructors/Preceptors regarding course curriculum and student evaluation, if applicable.

Participates in professional activities, programs, and professional organizations.

Participates in peer review.

Participates in College and Faculty Assembly according to full-time/part-time employment status.

Attends required College functions.

Mentors new faculty.

Participates in scholarly activities, either individually or collaboratively.

WORK HISTORY

Patient Care Manager, 8/14/2022 to present

Quantum-Health – Dublin, Ohio

•DUTIES:

The primary goal of a nurse case manager is to ensure that every patient in their care receives exceptional care for

your facility, agency, or company. To accomplish this, nurse case managers assess new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses, and analyzing medical test results. Case Managers develop complete plans of care to address the needs of patients. They educate patients about their care plan and health care options and help them make key decisions. Another duty is scheduling appointments for doctors’ visits, therapies, and other medical services. Revising care plans based on patients’ progress and input from physicians and other medical providers. Nurse case managers also update patient medical records after each contact and offer emotional support for patients and their families.

Assistant Director of Nursing, 1/3/2019 to 8/12/2022

Hondros College of Nursing – Westerville, Ohio

DUTIES:

In conjunction with and at the direction of the Director of Nursing, participate in staff/headcount planning, interviewing/selecting. Orienting, and mentoring of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Assign and manage student placement at external sites. Manage student orientation and review of student files/records, including documentation required for student/clinical placement. Has taught non-clinical courses as well as clinical. Develop and maintain relationships with program students and respond to day to day issues.

Nursing Instructor, 08/2016 to 12/2018

The Ohio State University College of Nursing – Columbus, Ohio

Classes Taught:

NURSING 2270 - 0027 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I (clinical)

NURSING 6270 - 0010 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I clinical)

NURSING 6271 - 0010 Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II (clinical)

NURSING 6280- Nursing Care of Women and their Families during Reproductive Transitions(clinical).

SKILLS

Served as a professional clinical instructor demonstrating and teaching patient care in a hospital setting and skills lab.

Observed and assisted students in the nursing process in a variety of clinical settings, med-surge, surgery, labor and delivery, nursery, and postpartum.

Taught skills lab and evaluated and graded students during skills check offs. Provided a positive environment conducive for learning through a team player attitude during collaboration with students and colleagues.

Prepared and administered weekly examinations, testing student's skills, nursing processes, assessment, implementation, documentation, medication administration, and calculations.

Issued weekly assignments, graded case studies, care plans, and assessment tool. Aided students understanding of disease process.

Facilitated students' critical thinking development through explanation, demonstration, and observation while insuring student and patient safety.

Strived to exemplify a competent representative for students and faculty of the schools of nursing.

Nursing Instructor, 08/2016 to 12/2019

Argosy University – Minneapolis, MN

Online Didactic Classes Taught:

NURSING 301- professional nursing practice

NURSING 304- information technology in healthcare

NURSING 401- health promotion and illness management

NURSING 404- caring for an aging population

NURSING 405- caring for the health of communities

NURSING 407- nursing leadership and healthcare management

NURSING 303- legal and ethical issues in healthcare

NURSING 402 -Comprehensive Health Assessment.

NURSING 302- Transcultural Nursing

Nursing Instructor, 12/2014 to 07/2016

Mount Carmel College of Nursing – Columbus, Ohio

Classes taught:

NURSING 204- Foundations of Health Promotion and Health (Clinical & Didactic)

NURSING 307- Caring Health Practices for the Developing Family (Clinical & Didactic)

Nursing Instructor, 4/2013 – 12/2014

American Institute of Alternative Medicine: Nursing instructor – Columbus, Ohio

Classes taught:

NURSING 2102- Professional Transitions

NURSING 2004- Community Nursing (Didactic)

NURSING 2003- Family Nursing (Didactic and clinical)

NURSING 2101- Pharmacology (Didactic)

NURSING 2103- Holistic Nursing Concepts (Didactic)

NURSING 2002- Adult Nursing (Didactic)

Nursing Capstone (Didactic)

Nursing Instructor, 12/2011 to 04/2013

ITT Breckenridge School of Nursing – Columbus, Ohio

Classes taught:

NURSING 204- Foundations of Health Promotion and Health (Clinical & Didactic)

NURSING 307- Caring Health Practices for the Developing Family (Clinical & idactic)

Staff Nurse, 06/1987 to 10/2011

Ohio Health – Columbus, Ohio

JOBS HELD:

Orthopedic surgery

Open heart step down

Labor and delivery

Occupational nursing

SKILLS

Ensured safety and well-being of patients.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.

Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.

Followed infection control procedures.

Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff, and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.

Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Delegated staff nurse duties.

Charge nurse on Labor and Delivery, Orthopedic, and Open-Heart Step-Down floor.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education (ABD): education, 2023

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science: Nursing Leadership and Management, 10/2012

Walden University - Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 6/1987

The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State of Ohio Registered Nursing License

State of New York Registered Nursing License

Ontario College of Nurses License

Fetal Monitoring Certification

BLS

AWARDS

2007 Prizm Award

2001 Nursing Excellence

1990 Orthopedic Nurse of the Year

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