What Are the Advantages Of A Nurse Sabbatical? Wendy with Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, Dermatology Expert
Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP, AGPCNP-BC is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) specializing in Dermatology. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from The George Washington University where she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She has a graduate certificate in bioengineering from Tufts University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Memphis (awarded for achievement in Mental Health Nursing), and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Radford University. She is the Blog Chair for Diversity in Dermatology’s Publication Committee and has co-authored an upcoming textbook on social justice in nursing.
As a budding entrepreneur and founder of Mahogany Telederm, a nurse practitioner led teledermatology practice, she is eager to improve health inequities among diverse populations. She started her nursing career at Georgetown University Hospital more than ten years ago where she was recognized as the Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse of the Year. Throughout her career, she’s had the opportunity to work in various healthcare facilities around the country gaining further insight into variations in health behaviors and outcomes. She is a faith-based and plant- based practitioner who provides culturally competent care and promotes a holistic care model with a team approach. Most importantly, she emphasizes shared-decision making where she works with her patients and caregivers to determine the best course of action based on their beliefs, values, and resources.
She is a co-host of TMI: The Melanin Initiative, a health literacy podcast based on the nursing perspective. She is one of the co-founders of Kid’s Career Crash Course, a professional mentorship program for students (K-college). She is proud to be the daughter of a Marine Corps veteran, Ooh-rah! She runs a health ministry with her mother in honor of her great- grandmother that promotes walking, healthy eating, disease prevention, and mental health. Her favorite pastime is exploring nature. She’s ran multiple races, including two Tough Mudder obstacles and three half-marathons. She’s a former Zumba instructor, and bikes or hikes as often as possible. As one of 4+ million nurses who are also one of the most respected professionals, she is devoted to exposing nurses and the public to what it means to be a nurse and all we can do.
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