Kimberly King
Hamshire, TX ***** ***- ***-**** add1ie@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with fifteen years' experience in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency and Minor Care, Wound Care Management, and Geriatrics. Dedicated RN with twenty-five years' experience in patient-centered care. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Involvement in policy-making and changes within my specialty (surgery) and have mentored fellow nursing students with knowledge, skills, and appreciation for nursing. Work as a team member with all levels and entities and present a positive image of nursing and myself. Goals are to incorporate knowledge and skills, obtained through my academic and clinical experiences, into an atmosphere of confidence, trust, and teaching as well as individualized care to all patients at your facility.
Skills
Direct patient care
Primary care
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Administering medication
Treatment plan development
Patient Education
Therapeutic intervention
Diagnostic testing
Healthcare management
Acute care expertise
Psychiatry and mental health
Precepting and Mentoring
Wound care
Compliance reporting and policies
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, 07/2019 to Current
MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORK
Assessments and physical exams on patients for preventive, and follow-ups, as well as screening for peripheral vascular disease; working along with community resource programs if needed for our patients as well as work with their primary care providers in a team approach
Virtual home visits with assessments, preventive, educational, and follow-up care.
Nurse Practitioner, 04/2019 to 11/19
VOHRA WOUND CARE PHYSICIANS
Wound care management in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation, and hospice; including bedside debridements and treatments
Team approach with primary care physicians and specialist as indicated
Nurse Practitioner, 08/2015 to 01/2019
LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC – Beaumont, TX
Managing patients with acute and chronic diseases with the majority designated as underserved and underinsured in our community; as well as working with community resources in obtaining medications, education, and funds from other entities to assist our patients in their overall
Nurse Practitioner, 10/2011 to 7/2015
City of Port Arthur Health Department – Port Arthur, TX
Employee physicals as well as care for minor acute and chronic illnesses
Developed plans for maintenance of health in the workplace, including the prevention and treatment of diseases and increasing productivity
Primary care for lower-income patients [via grant] in all matters of health including preventive, acute and chronic diseases; along with other community resources in obtaining medications and assistance programs
Administered patient medications and interpret physicians' orders
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits by helping in an annual health fair and providing information about community resources
Nurse Practitioner, 01/2011 to 01/2012
GULF COAST HEALTH CLINIC, INC – Port Arthur, TX
Work with patients with various chronic and acute diseases targeted to the medically underserved and or underinsured in the Jefferson County community and surrounding areas; along with other community resources in obtaining medications and assistant programs
Nurse Practitioner, 11/2006 to 12/2010
UTMB - CORRECTIONAL MANAGED CARE – Port Arthur, TX
Caring for patients with various disease processes and chronic issues (i.e.
Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus and the largest population of patients with Hepatitis C and HIV)
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers, and social workers
Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease
Developed plans for maintenance of health in the workplace, including the prevention and treatment of diseases and increasing productivity
Nurse Practitioner, 04/2006 to 01/2007
SOUTHEAST TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, SEPA – Beaumont, TX
Emergency Room and Minor Care Center at St Elizabeth's and St Mary's Hospitals
Nurse Practitioner, PRN - 12/2005 to 06/2006
DR. ERIC MARKS' INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE – Beaumont, TX
Caring for various nursing home patients
Nurse Practitioner, PRN - 01/2006 to 05/2006
DR. ROGELIO MENDOZA - FAMILY PRACTICE – Fannett, TX
Managing patient care to all ages and disease process in an office setting
Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Nurse Practitioner, PRN - 01/2006 to 04/2006
DR. EZEA D. EDE MD - INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE – Beaumont, TX
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
Family Nurse Practitioner, 08/2005 to 11/2005
MEMORIAL HERMAN BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Work in accordance with Doctors Packard, Gordon, Mazzola, and Taladi in providing direct patient care in all areas of the hospital
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Staff Nurse, 10/2004 to 02/2005
DR. ERIC MARKS' INTERNAL MEDICINE PRACTICE – Beaumont, TX
Staff Nurse, 01/2002 to 01/2003
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (Operating Room) – Houston, TX
Staff Registered Nurse - Travel Operating Room, 01/1999 to 01/2000
Various Inc
Provided direct patient care (intraoperative to postoperative) in all types of surgery as well as providing instrumentation assistance
An integral member of the policy committee and developed policies for particular surgeries and assisted in the updating process
Assisted in mentoring fellow nurses new to the OR
Provided information and assistance in positive growth in the OR due to travel experience to different ORs in different areas of the country
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Education
Master of Science: Nursing
Graceland University - Lamoni, IA
Graduated magna cum laude
Majored in Nursing
Dean's List [Fall 2002 - Summer 1 2005]
Member of [Sigma Theta Tau International]
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, Texas
Dean's List [Fall 2003-Spring 2004]
Member of [Texas Nursing Students Association]
Elected to [Student Government for the School of Nursing-second year]
Received [Good Samaritan Foundation Scholarship]
Nursing
Lamar University - Beaumont, Texas
Member of [Peer Advisor, Who's Who Among College Students]
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Dean's List
Affiliations
Empire Who's Who among Executive and Professional Women in Healthcare & Nursing 2005Member of Sigma Theta Tau - Pi Eta chapter 2004 - 2005 - Graceland University Member of Phi Theta Kappa 1990 - 1992 - Lamar University Student Government Association 1993-1994 – UTMB Member of Texas Student Nurses Association 1992-1995 – UTMB PEER -Advisor at Lamar University 1990-1991Who's Who Among Professional Women 2005 – present Who's Who Among College Students 1990 -1992 - Lamar University & UTMB Who's Who Among High School Students 1987 -1989 - Port Neches - Groves High School
References
Dr. Maria Palafox MD [supervising physician with Vohra Wound Care Physicians]
Dr. Kimberlie Gonzales MD [supervising physician with Legacy]
Theresa Mott NP
40-781-3217
Dr. Pamela St. Amand
Dr. William George MD [supervising physician with City of Port Arthur]
Ann-Marie Koch CFNP