Kimberlee Acton, NP

About Kim Acton While she was aware she wanted a career in the medical field, Kim Acton, FNP-C, did not realize at first that nursing would be her calling. “It wasn’t until I worked in a nursing home that I started to think of nursing as a career,” she says. Kim earned her Associate of Science in Nursing at Indiana University South Bend and her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, in the Family Nurse Practitioner track. She loves focusing on family medicine. “The connections I have made with my patients are everything,” she says. In working with people, Kim says she tries to make sure her patients feel heard. “We are partners in their health journey. I will provide as much help as I can, but they need to do their part, too,” she says. In her own words… What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Front check out/cashier at Val Department Store. It's where I became friends with my husband. Smile and make eye contact with everyone. It can help turn someone’s experience around. What is your favorite food? Movie? Pizza and generally all carbs. Love Disney and Hallmark Christmas movies. What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? English best, math worst. I love history but can’t remember the important dates. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? Florence Nightengale. Did she envision how far nursing would come? She was passionate about patient care, and the founder of nursing. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? My family. What are your hobbies, interests? Hiking, reading, renovating furniture and my grandchildren. Do you have pets? Two dogs, both “doodles.” Millie (4)is a Sheepadoodle, Whiskey (2) is an Aussiedoodle.