Kimberly Sykes, Dnp, Rn, Ccrn
About Kimberly Sykes, Dnp, Rn, Ccrn
Kimberly Sykes, DNP, RN, CCRN, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston and has extensive experience in nursing education and critical care nursing.
Current Position at UMass Boston
Kimberly Sykes serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the education and training of nursing students. Her role involves teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals, utilizing her extensive experience in nursing and education.
Previous Experience in Nursing Education
Prior to her current role, Kimberly Sykes worked as Faculty at Labouré College from 2016 to 2021. During her five years there, she engaged in teaching nursing courses and supporting students in their academic journeys. Additionally, she served as a Clinical Instructor at Quincy College for a brief period in 2016.
Clinical Experience in Intensive Care Units
Kimberly Sykes has significant clinical experience in intensive care settings. She worked as a Per Diem Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at MetroWest Medical Center from 2013 to 2016 and spent ten years at Steward Health Care, where she held positions in both the Intensive Care Unit and Medical Telemetry. Her hands-on experience in critical care environments informs her teaching and educational practices.
Educational Background in Nursing
Kimberly Sykes has a solid educational foundation in nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Curry College, completing the program from 2006 to 2010. She continued her studies at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Nursing from 2011 to 2013. Furthering her education, she obtained a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Education from Regis College between 2019 and 2021.
Consulting Experience with Beautycounter
From 2017 to 2021, Kimberly Sykes worked as an Educational Consultant for Beautycounter. In this role, she focused on educating clients about health and safety in beauty products. This position allowed her to leverage her nursing knowledge in a different context, promoting awareness of product safety and health standards.