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KIMBERLY McDuffie

Currie

Summary

Passionate registered nurse with over 20 years of experience. Dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assertive Community Treatment Team Nurse

New Dimension Group
Rose Hill
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues and concerns.
  • Educated patients and their families about health maintenance, disease prevention, treatment options and use of prescribed medications.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Supported patients' goals, interests and desires by using person-centered planning concepts.

Medical Information Specialist-Nurse

ThermoFisher Scientific/PPD
Wilmington
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided high quality outsourced medical and drug information to pharmaceutical/biotech clients and representatives.
  • Researched and responded to inquiries over the phone and/or internet and document appropriately according to company and project guidelines.
  • Responsible for identifying and recording adverse events and products complaints.
  • Process fulfillment and replacement of defective devices and medications.
  • Prepared reports for submission to the FDA.
  • Participated in roundtable discussions with management and client regarding ideas/solutions on behalf of the project.

Staff Facilitator RN/Unit Supervisor

Northchase Nursing & Rehab Center
Wilmington
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed and executed content marketing strategies that leveraged social media to drive traffic, engagement, and conversions.
  • Produced high-quality, engaging content for social media, email marketing, and the company's blog.

Wound Care Nurse

Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Kenansville
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
  • Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings related to development of effective treatment plans.
  • Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.

Clinical RN Case Manager

AssistedCare Home Health
Leland
04.2016 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient on his/her caseload to include: appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continued skilled need; monitoring of homebound status; review of documentation in the medical record; maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
  • Completes initial assessments of patient and family to determine home care needs.
  • Admits to appropriate level of service/ care.
  • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports and changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
  • Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
  • Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/ caregivers.
  • Provides supervision of LPNs and home health aides per JACHO standard and regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the oncall policy.
  • Actively participates in Quality Management program.
  • Attends and participates in the agency team care conferences.
  • Orients and mentors new staff as requested.

Director of Nursing Services

AssistedCare, Inc
Wilmington
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for the clinical oversight of pediatric, adult and elderly clients for home care, private duty nursing and intellectual/developmentally disabled services comprised of 4 branch offices covering a 13 county area.
  • Served as a resource and role model to clinical and aide staff, provided consultation and guidance, assisted clinicians in developing therapeutic goals, established priorities, developed a comprehensive plan of care, case management and initiated appropriate interdisciplinary referrals.
  • Monitored and evaluated ongoing care coordination, quality of patient care, utilized medical services rendered and ensured compliance with agency policies, regulatory standard and physician's orders.
  • Coordinated with Performance Improvement, performed in-home patient evaluations, staff education, and joint supervisory visits to observe skills of field staff and take appropriate remedial action.
  • Participated in all State and The Joint Commission survey preparation and ongoing PI activities.
  • Lead meetings, case conferences and staff meetings.
  • Participated in new staff orientation and training office based and in the home.
  • Coordinated with Director of In-Home Care and Board of Directors reviewing clinical growth, clinical problem areas, recruitment goals, patient case mix, referral trends and opportunities for new markets.
  • Ensured appropriate and effective expenditures on clinical resources, clinical supplies and equipment.

RN Unit Manager

Huntington Healthcare
Burgaw
08.2011 - 07.2013
  • Supervised a 120 bed facility for staff of 3 licensed nurses and 8-9 unlicensed personnel.
  • Delegated tasks and patient prioritization to unlicensed personnel.
  • Monitored delivery and job performance of licensed personnel.
  • Participated in facility performance improvement activities.
  • Performed assessments and consulted with clinicians in developing therapeutic goals, developing a comprehensive plan of care, case management and initiating appropriated interdisciplinary referrals.
  • Monitored and evaluated ongoing care coordination and quality of care.
  • Lead staff meeting.
  • Participated in new staff orientation and training.
  • Advocate for patients and family members.
  • Participated in administrative on call rotation.

Education

Associate's degree - Nursing

Cape Fear Community College
01.2011

Diploma - Practical Nursing

United States Army Medical Center and School
01.2002

Bachelor's of Science Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Quality improvement
  • Case management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Delegation and motivation
  • Professionalism

Certification

  • Healthcare Provider CPR/AED, 06/22/25
  • Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina Board of Nursing, 249702, 09/30/25

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assertive Community Treatment Team Nurse

New Dimension Group
09.2024 - Current

Medical Information Specialist-Nurse

ThermoFisher Scientific/PPD
03.2018 - Current

Staff Facilitator RN/Unit Supervisor

Northchase Nursing & Rehab Center
06.2017 - 03.2018

Wound Care Nurse

Kenansville Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2017 - 06.2017

Clinical RN Case Manager

AssistedCare Home Health
04.2016 - 01.2017

Director of Nursing Services

AssistedCare, Inc
07.2013 - 04.2016

RN Unit Manager

Huntington Healthcare
08.2011 - 07.2013

Associate's degree - Nursing

Cape Fear Community College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

United States Army Medical Center and School

Bachelor's of Science Nursing

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

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