Kim Shireman

Promoted to Clinical Director, responsible for management of all operational services for private duty nursing and home health aide services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and regional regulations. Oversees clinical documentation improvement, hiring, discipline, training, and all nursing-related items.

Provided overall management and supervision of client care activities in the home care setting, including developing patient-centered plans of care and performing on-site supervisory visits. Provided ongoing supervision, orientation, training, and evaluation of clinical field staff.

Provided end-of-life care for hospice patients by evaluating and assessing needs to develop appropriate plans of care. Supervised LPNs and CNAs, served as community clinical RN liaison for Medicare Choices Module patients, and participated in implementing a new EMR/EHR system.

Provided rehabilitation and long-term care nursing for diverse adult and geriatric populations. Supervised LPNs and CNAs, coordinated care with a multi-disciplinary team, and assessed, planned, and evaluated patient care needs.

Served as primary supervisor for all clinical operations and staff on an 18-bed medical-surgical floor during 12-hour shifts. Performed nursing care in an organized manner and coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure efficient, effective, and quality patient care.

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Associate of Science in Nursing, graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Eloise Sparksman Scholarship: Academic Achievement Award

Practical Nursing Diploma, graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Eloise Sparksman Academic Achievement Award.