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Kimberly Culver

Festus

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Golden Horseshoe Equestrian
Eureka
08.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and organized stock on shelves.
  • Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
  • Educated customers about horse care products and services offered.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss sales strategies and promotions.
  • Ensured a clean and welcoming shopping environment for customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
Kearney
03.2024 - 10.2025
  • Designed individualized riding programs for clients with various disabilities.
  • Instructed riders on proper techniques and safety protocols during sessions.
  • Coordinated with therapists to integrate therapeutic goals into riding activities.
  • Managed horse care and maintenance to ensure safe riding environments.
  • Led group lessons, promoting teamwork and communication among participants.
  • Trained volunteers in safety guidelines and instructional methods for sessions.
  • Assessed rider progress and adjusted programs based on individual needs.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered skill development and confidence.
  • Assessed client's performance throughout their program to measure progress towards established goals.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress in the program.
  • Instructed volunteers in proper horse handling techniques as well as how to work with riders safely and effectively.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for each student based on their needs and abilities.
  • Assisted in the training of horses used for therapeutic riding activities.
  • Monitored the safety of the students during lessons, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed.
  • Performed administrative duties such as completing paperwork and submitting reports.
  • Maintained records of student progress and reported changes in behavior or attitude to supervisor.
  • Organized and supervised group sessions, including warm-up exercises, games, and educational activities related to therapeutic riding.
  • Taught basic riding skills such as mounting and dismounting; balance; steering; posting; turning; stopping; trotting; cantering; galloping; jumping small obstacles.
  • Ensured that all necessary resources were available before each session began.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to therapeutic riding instruction.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
  • Implemented safety guidelines and emergency procedures at all times while working with horses and riders.
  • Educated clients about horse anatomy, grooming techniques, tack fitting methods, feeding habits and nutritional requirements.
  • Provided therapeutic riding instruction to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
  • Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
  • Monitored rider safety, discussing helmets, whips, boots and saddles.
  • Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
  • Advised participants on proper health care, nutrition, feeding and grazing of horses.

Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Conservatory
St Louis
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Prepared ingredients for cooking classes and demonstrations.
  • Assisted chefs with meal preparations and kitchen organization.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and surfaces.
  • Stocked inventory with fresh ingredients and supplies as needed.
  • Supported the setup and breakdown of cooking stations for classes.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations effectively.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during cooking class interactions.
  • Assisted cooks with meal preparation tasks including washing vegetables, cutting meats, weighing ingredients for recipes and portioning meals for customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
  • Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
  • Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning floors or walls.

Physician Services Liaison

St. Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis
04.2007 - 02.2024

I built and maintained relationships between healthcare organizations (like hospitals) and referring physicians, acting as a bridge to increase patient referrals, improve communication, and grow market share by promoting services, understanding provider needs, and developing strategic growth plans.

I focused on physician relations, driving business through strong, data-driven connections.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Relationship Building: Meet with primary care physicians (PCPs) and specialists to build trust and rapport, understanding their practice and patient needs.
  • Referral Growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase patient referrals to the health system's specialists and services.
  • Communication Bridge: Facilitate communication between referring doctors and hospital teams, ensuring smooth patient care transitions and addressing concerns.
  • Marketing & Sales: Promote the organization's services, new treatments, and capabilities through presentations, marketing materials, and events.
  • Data Analysis: Track referral patterns, analyze market data, and report on the success of referral programs to supervisors.
  • Provider Education: Educate physicians and their staff on new procedures, technologies, and how to best utilize the organization's services.
  • Business Development: Identify new opportunities for growth, expand the network, and contribute to revenue increase.

Key Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Sales and negotiation abilities.
  • Understanding of the local healthcare market and referral processes.
  • Data analysis and reporting.

Transplant Coordinator

St. Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis
11.2001 - 04.2007
  • Coordinated patient care activities for transplant candidates and families.
  • Managed documentation for organ transplant processes and patient records.
  • Communicated with healthcare teams to ensure timely patient evaluations.
  • Scheduled appointments for pre-transplant assessments and follow-ups.
  • Educated families on transplant procedures, risks, and post-operative care.
  • Facilitated meetings between transplant teams and medical staff to discuss cases.
  • Assisted in the development of patient care protocols for transplant services.
  • Assisted in the coordination of organ donor and recipient matching processes.
  • Prepared documents necessary for organ allocation requests from United Network for Organ Sharing.
  • Scheduled appointments for pre-transplant evaluation tests such as imaging studies, laboratory tests, endoscopy exams and psychological assessments.
  • Monitored patient progress throughout transplant process.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information, including medical history, lab results and medications.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving ethical considerations.
  • Evaluated patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Nurse Coordinator infectious diseases

Washington University
St Louis
08.2000 - 11.2001
  • Coordinated patient care across multidisciplinary teams and departments.
  • Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
  • Managed scheduling for appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
  • Educated patients on treatment options and self-care techniques.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
  • Managed patient records according to HIPAA guidelines while ensuring confidentiality of information.
  • Facilitated communication between members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs and progress towards goals.
  • Educated patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

Staff Nurse pediatric icu

St. Louis Children's Hospital
St Louis
01.1997 - 08.2000
  • Provided direct patient care in high-acuity pediatric settings.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
  • Educated families on care plans
  • Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Assisted in emergency procedures and critical interventions as needed.
  • Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Assessed pain levels using age-appropriate scales and implemented interventions accordingly.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill children.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Provided nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients in a PICU setting
  • Performed physical assessments on pediatric patients.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for pediatric intensive care unit nursing care.
  • Attended continuing education classes and conferences related to critical care nursing practices.
  • Assessed family dynamics, identified psychosocial needs, provided emotional support, and referred families for additional services when necessary.
  • Educated patients and families about their medical conditions, treatments, and self-care skills.
  • Administered intravenous medications and monitored response to treatment.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient status and plan of care changes.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Jewish College of Nursing And Allied Health
St Louis, Missouri
08.1992 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Education/French

Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri, MO
08.1986 - 12.1990

Lindbergh High School
St Louis, Missouri

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Point-of-sale systems
  • Sales strategy implementation
  • Relationship building
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability to change
  • Time management
  • Empathy towards clients
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer engagement
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
  • Equine specialist in Mental Health and Learning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Golden Horseshoe Equestrian
08.2025 - Current

Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Conservatory
01.2025 - 07.2025

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Northland Therapeutic Riding Center
03.2024 - 10.2025

Physician Services Liaison

St. Louis Children's Hospital
04.2007 - 02.2024

Transplant Coordinator

St. Louis Children's Hospital
11.2001 - 04.2007

Nurse Coordinator infectious diseases

Washington University
08.2000 - 11.2001

Staff Nurse pediatric icu

St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.1997 - 08.2000

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Jewish College of Nursing And Allied Health
08.1992 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Education/French

Missouri State University
08.1986 - 12.1990

Lindbergh High School
Kimberly Culver