Kimberly’s story is one of resilience, dedication, and profound commitment to service, both to her country and to her patients at Atrium Health. A former US Army Nurse Corps Officer, Kimberly served from 1997 to 2005 at two of the Army’s most prestigious medical centers, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Her journey has been marked by significant world events, including the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recalling that day, she shared that “everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing.” Kimberly and her fellow Army nurses were stationed at the Army’s flagship hospital for trauma and burns, and they immediately sprang into action, preparing for the unknown. For Kimberly, her military experience taught her invaluable lessons about staying focused amidst chaos and uncertainty. “How do we continue to perform our jobs in the face of uncertainty and adversity?” she asked. This focus proved essential when the world was hit with the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Her time in the Army had prepared her to adapt and lead in moments of crisis, and she was able to quickly pivot to serve her patients and team as a CRNA at Atrium Health Pineville and the Endoscopy Centers. She shared, “Being an Army Nurse Corps officer during 9/11 taught me how to focus, not let all the outside distractions, myths, and fears get in the way of taking care of our patients and our staff.” Today, Kimberly continues to serve with the same unwavering dedication at Atrium Health, using the lessons she learned from her military service to give the best care possible. We’re proud to honor Kimberly’s story and thank her for her extraordinary service.
Atrium Health is enriched by this teammate! LWR
Thank you for your continuous service and dedication to our country Kim! Atrium couldn't have a better team!
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