Kim Yeakel

Kim Yeakel has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of pediatric critical care. Their most recent position is as a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in the Alaska Native Medical Center, a role they have held since January 2019. Prior to this, they worked at the same organization starting in July 2013, also as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatric Critical Care.

Before joining ANTHC, Kim worked at Phoenix Children's Hospital as a Pediatric Critical Care NP from March 2005 to October 2021. Their earlier experience includes a role as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatric Trauma/Neurosurgical ICU at the Children's Medical Center of Dallas from an unspecified start date in 2002 to 2005.

Kim's career in pediatric critical care began in 1990 at the Children's Medical Center of Dallas as a Pediatric Nurse, specifically as a Pediatric Transport RN. In this role, they provided care during critical care transports of infants and children by ground, fixed-wing, and helicopter transport. Kim worked in this capacity until 2001.

Overall, Kim Yeakel's work experience demonstrates their expertise and dedication to providing critical care to pediatric patients.

Kim Yeakel has a Master's degree in Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Pennsylvania, which they obtained from 2001 to 2002. Kim also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from The University of Texas at Arlington. Kim Yeakel is a registered nurse (RN) from Allentown Hospital School of Nursing. Kim completed their Masters in Liberal Studies study at Southern Methodist University, though the specific duration is not provided. Additionally, Kim Yeakel completed their secondary education at Emmaus High School.

In terms of certifications, Kim Yeakel received the Advanced Trauma Life Support certification from the American College of Surgeons in July 2023. Kim is also a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC) certified by both the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and the University of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, Kim Yeakel holds the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association and is a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC) certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.