Kim Gates, APRN
Contact Information
N. Little Rock, AR. 72118
adhuhb@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
PrimeCARE Medical Clinic, North Little Rock, AR.
Advanced Practice Nurse
January 2018-October 2020
Responsible for the primary care, treatment, and prevention of patients throughout the lifespan. Daily duties include laceration repairs, patient education, referrals, management of acute and chronic conditions, x-ray readings, pelvic exams/pap smears, etc. Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.
Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit November 2015-January 2018
Responsible for the pre, peri, and post-operative care of patients with cardiovascular defects. Patient age ranges from newborn to adult. Duties include the management of central lines, ventilators, cardiac infusions, patient-family centered care, and evidenced-based practice within the inpatient setting. Also responsible for the assessment of EKG rhythms and other cardiac management.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.
Registered Nurse-Resource Staffing Team
November 2012-November 2015
Responsible for the management of patients throughout the entire hospital including inpatient medical-surgical units, the burn unit, intensive care, and emergency departments. This position requires an increased level of training and education in order to serve as a nursing resource for other units and peers throughout the hospital.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AR.
Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit October 2009-November 2012
Responsible for the pre, peri, and post-operative care of patients with cardiovascular defects. Patient age ranges from newborn to adult. Duties include the management of central lines, ventilators, cardiac infusions, patient-family centered care, and evidenced-based practice within the inpatient setting.
Baptist Health, Little Rock, AR.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit November 2008-May 2009
Responsible for the care of preterm newborn patients under the direct guidance of a Registered nurse and physician. Duties include vital signs, parent education, medication administration, oral and tube feeds, and close monitoring of patients within the inpatient setting. Education
Walden University
Masters of Science in Nursing- Family Practice
June 2014-May 2016
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
May 2007-May 2009
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Expires Nov. 2021
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Expires October 2021
Basic Life Support
Expires October 2021
Registered Nurse
Expires April 2021
Board Certified APRN-Family Practice
AANP
References
Stephanie Murdaugh
PrimeCare Medical Clinic
Amber Jones
ACH Heart Center Director
Megan Cruce
APN-Baptist Sleep Clinic
Dr. Mitzi Washington
PrimeCare Medical Clinic