Carteret Health Care
Kim Maples MBA RN has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Kim started their career as an ICU RN at Citizens Memorial Healthcare in 2000 and continued in that role until 2008. During their time at Citizens Memorial Healthcare, they also worked as an RN Systems Analyst, where they supported hospital and outpatient nursing staff in utilizing the electronic health record system. Kim was responsible for building and implementing meaningful use clinical quality measures. In 2014, Kim joined Santa Rosa Consulting, Inc. as a Senior Consultant, specializing in Meaningful Use Stage 2. Kim managed projects and implemented various healthcare technologies. Currently, Kim is working at Carteret Health Care as the Vice President of Support Services/CIO. Kim is also serving as the IT Applications Manager, overseeing the implementation and management of IT applications within the organization.
Kim Maples earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Southwest Baptist University, which they attended from 1997 to 2000. In 2011 and 2012, they obtained the HIT Pro: Clinician/Practitioner Consultant Certification from St. Louis Community College. Kim furthered their education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from East Carolina University, which is expected to be completed in 2022. Additionally, they obtained the Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist Clinician/Practitioner (CHTS-CP) certification from AHIMA in July 2012.
Carteret Health Care
Carteret Health Care is an independent, 135-bed hospital serving Eastern North Carolina on the beautiful Crystal Coast of Morehead City. Carteret Health Care leads the way to healthier lives through innovations in safety, quality, service and superior value. As a not-for-profit Medical Center, we offer a full range of acute care, diagnostic and outpatient services at a level that you would only expect at a larger facility. While providing quality health care with exceptional compassion and respect, Carteret Health Care is also a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Since opening our doors in 1967, Carteret Health Care, the new name for Carteret General Hospital, has grown from a small organization to a full-service medical center. The physicians and staff of Carteret Health are among the finest health care providers in eastern Carolina. As the second largest employer in Carteret County, the hospital has remained committed to improving our community’s health, becoming the employer of choice, and being the best community hospital. Carteret Health Care is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Our Hospital offers a full range of acute care, diagnostic and outpatient services including a comprehensive Cancer Center, CHC Imaging Center, Wound & Bariatric Center, Hospice and Home Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physical Rehabilitation, a Birthing Center and dialysis. Overlooking the sounds and beaches of the Crystal Coast, our hospital is minutes from historic Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, and Shackleford Banks, where the wild horses roam. Carteret County is also home to some of the best sport fishing in the world.