KIMBERLY FORD
West Plains
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with expertise in clinical operations, staffing management, and emergency leadership, seeking to leverage skills in Nursing Administration. Proven ability to ensure patient flow and regulatory compliance while facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery through strategic oversight and team development. Organized professional offers expertise in delivering quality healthcare services in compliance with regulations. Proven ability to successfully manage operations and personnel in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-reduction strategies. Experienced in developing and executing policies and procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Management RN
T&L Assisted Living
Poplar Bluff, MO
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Educated families on health management and assisted in navigating healthcare resources.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and emergency procedures.
GIG RN for ICU and ER
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in various departments, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, enhancing skills and fostering professional development.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, improving efficiency and reducing error rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Content Nurse Writer
SavvyRN
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Medical Center / Ozarks Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Cross-trained in Level I and Level II Trauma ER, providing urgent and emergent care across diverse patient populations.
- Supported rapid assessment, stabilization, and coordination of critical patients.
House Supervisor
Ozarks Medical Center / Ozarks Healthcare
07.2021 - 03.2026
- Provide 24/7 administrative oversight for a 114-bed acute care hospital, ensuring safe staffing, patient flow, and operational continuity.
- Coordinate hospital-wide staffing, including nursing units, nurse techs, and patient safety assistants; intervene and provide direct care when staffing gaps arise.
- Lead and manage emergency responses and hospital-wide codes, ensuring rapid coordination and adherence to protocols.
- Oversee bed placement and patient throughput, collaborating with ER physicians, hospitalists, outpatient clinics, and inpatient charge nurses.
- Triage and coordinate direct admits and inter-facility transfers to appropriate inpatient units.
- Maintain compliance with Joint Commission (TJC) and nursing administration standards through policy oversight and documentation management.
- Provide on-the-job training and supervision for nurse techs and patient safety assistants.
- Serve as administrative liaison between clinical staff and leadership during high-acuity or crisis situations.
- Assist in writing approved policy changes to keep up to date with current evidence based practices nursing care
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Medical Center / Ozarks Healthcare
06.2020 - 03.2026
- Delivered high-acuity care in ICU and COVID ICU settings, managing complex patients requiring advanced life support.
- Managed CRRT, ventilators, balloon pumps, Impella devices, and titration of critical drips.
- Served as Charge Nurse, supporting staff assignments and escalation of care decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based plans of care.
Operations & Coordination Dispatch Load Agent
ProTeam Logistics LLC
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Coordinated logistics across nationwide trucking corporations, strengthening negotiation, communication, and operational planning skills.
Gig RN – ICU & ER
Mercy Springfield
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided flexible ICU and ER staffing support, maintaining consistent quality across varying unit cultures and workflows.
Gig RN – ICU & ER
Mercy Springfield
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided flexible ICU and ER staffing support, maintaining consistent quality across varying unit cultures and workflows.
Registered Nurse
TRS Travel Agency
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Adapted quickly to new facilities and protocols while maintaining high standards of critical care delivery during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nurse Residency
Ozarks Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Nurse Tech (ER & ICU Specialized Training)
Ozarks Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2020
Business Owner & Operator
Ford Seamless Gutter, Roofing & Siding
07.2010 - 05.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
MOAssociate of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
MOAssociate in General Studies - undefined
Missouri State University
MOSkills
- Nursing & Clinical Operations
- House Supervisor / Administrative Leadership
- Staffing & Resource Management
- Patient Flow & Bed Placement
- Regulatory & Joint Commission (TJC) Compliance
- Emergency & Code Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Development & Preceptorship
- Crisis Management & Decision-Making
- Critical Care & Trauma Systems
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV admin
- Legislative change writer for Mandates regarding safety of Healthcare workers against violence
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Missouri
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC – American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
- Ultrasound-Guided IV Insertion Certified
- Safe Level 3 – Patient Handling & Behavioral Safety
Timeline
Community Management RN
T&L Assisted Living
03.2026 - Current
GIG RN for ICU and ER
Mercy Hospital Springfield
03.2026 - Current
Content Nurse Writer
SavvyRN
03.2026 - Current
Gig RN – ICU & ER
Mercy Springfield
12.2021 - 06.2023
Gig RN – ICU & ER
Mercy Springfield
12.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
TRS Travel Agency
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Medical Center / Ozarks Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2026
House Supervisor
Ozarks Medical Center / Ozarks Healthcare
07.2021 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Medical Center / Ozarks Healthcare
06.2020 - 03.2026
Nurse Residency
Ozarks Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Nurse Tech (ER & ICU Specialized Training)
Ozarks Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2020
Operations & Coordination Dispatch Load Agent
ProTeam Logistics LLC
08.2016 - 06.2025
Business Owner & Operator
Ford Seamless Gutter, Roofing & Siding
07.2010 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
Associate in General Studies - undefined
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
DEGREE
BSN, RN