Kim SAVAGE, DNP, ACNP-BC
Williamson,Ga
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast paced environment. Consistently developing professional relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent service. Ability to be versatile in changing situations and enjoys working with a collaborative team. Enjoys continual learning environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Clinic Manager
Spine Center Atlanta- Macon Office
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for both patients and staff by enforcing strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in managing a diverse team of medical professionals and support staff.
- Optimized use of technology in patient care, introducing telehealth services to increase accessibility for remote patients.
- Improved inventory management processes, ensuring timely availability of medical supplies while reducing wastage.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Nurse Practitioner
Homestead Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner providing care for patients in their home environment
- Admissions and discharges
- Use of EMR systems
- Collaboration with team of professionals to serve our patients
- Organize and prioritize work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner
Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Care of the adult and Geriatric patient experiencing acute and critical illness as it relates to Gastrointestinal medicine
- Complete initial assessments and admissions, follow up care, and discharge recommendations
- Formulate a plan of care for inpatients including diagnostics, treatments, medications and education of patients and families
- Collaboration with other consultants including Hospital Medicine, nursing staff and ancillary staff
- Provides recommendations for patients in Emergency room and critical care units
- Collaboration with attending physician to provide optimal patient care
- Acting as a resource provider to other consultants and nursing staff
- Serving as preceptor and trainer of new staff
Nurse Practitioner -PRN
Bridgeway Hospice
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide face to face assessments of patients under the care of Hospice Services
- Assess and make recommendations regarding continued care, changes in plans of care, and goals of care
- Collaboration with nursing staff and achieve patient satisfaction and appropriate care of the patient
- Provide patient and family education
Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine
Piedmont Healthcare
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Inpatient of the care of the acutely ill or critically ill patient
- Initial admission assessment and formulation of a plan of care
- Daily rounds and follow up care
- Participation in Rapid Response team for admitted patients
- Collaboration with consulting physicians and ancillary services
- Discharge planning of admitted patients
- Continuing educations and served as mid level preceptor
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2013
- RN caring for the patients in the Clinical Support Unit and Interventional Radiology including Pre- op administering and monitoring moderate sedation and recovery
- Relief charge nurse duties
- RN for float endoscopy lab for Pre-op and recovery
- Patient and family education
- Providing comprehensive care to the adult patient managing all aspects of care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse - PRN
Griffin Technical College
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Adjunct Clinical instructor for medical surgical clinical rotations in various clinical settings
- PRN classroom instructor
- Participated in training programs and instructor workshops
- Provided a level of care in accordance with Nursing Best Practices
- Provided nursing skill demonstration in the lab setting including medication administration
RN
Upson Regional Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2006
- RN for Pre- Op and Recovery of outpatient procedures and surgery
- Float pool for GI endoscopy lab, med/ surg and urology
Education
Doctor Of Nursing Practice ( DNP) - Nursing
University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL12-2023
MSN - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2012
BSN -
Medical College of Ga
Augusta, Ga06.2006
Skills
- ACLS
- BLS
Certification
Board Certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/13, 01/01/23
Personal Information
Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Clinic Manager
Spine Center Atlanta- Macon Office
11.2021 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Homestead Hospice and Palliative Care
07.2020 - 11.2021
Nurse Practitioner -PRN
Bridgeway Hospice
03.2018 - 04.2020
Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates
06.2014 - 06.2020
Nurse Practitioner - Hospital Medicine
Piedmont Healthcare
02.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse - PRN
Griffin Technical College
01.2004 - 03.2007
RN
Upson Regional Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2006
MSN - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
BSN -
Medical College of Ga
Doctor Of Nursing Practice ( DNP) - Nursing
University of Alabama
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