Kim's inspiring journey from a direct support professional to a dedicated nurse highlights passion, determination, and the importance of mentorship. Along the way, an appreciation for the power of data analytics and its impact has emerged.  Her diverse healthcare experiences and academic achievements showcase resilience and commitment. Listen to learn how her story exemplifies the impactful role of data analytics in improving patient care and outcomes in healthcare.

"Deciding to become a nurse was challenging but incredibly rewarding. I embraced every opportunity to grow. My journey taught me that dedication and support can lead to meaningful impacts in patient care." – Kim Leak

Kimberly Leak BSN, RN
Infection Preventionist

Kimberly Leak has been a registered nurse for over 4 years and resides in New York City. She began her registered nursing career during the COVID pandemic, where she had to simultaneously learn crisis nursing and the basic nursing skills of a new graduate. After a year as a staff nurse in Suffolk County, NY, Kimberly embarked upon travel nursing, completing assignments at University of Virginia, as well as assignments in Spokane, WA; Columbia, SC and Buffalo NY. She briefly worked at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, but resigned due to unsafe and substandard working conditions, which ultimately culminated in a nurses’ strike. 

During her course as a travel nurse, Kimberly noticed disparities amongst the electronic medical records utilized at her various assignments. This is what ultimately sparked her interest in health informatics. She has experience with various electronic medical records systems. She currently is a nursing home infection preventionist—a job that requires a lot of data collection and analyzation.  Kimberly wants to use her experience in the nursing home to improve resident outcomes via improved health informatics in the long term care setting. 

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