BRIAN DUBBELS
Paducah,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing executive with a strong track record in healthcare leadership and patient care management. Skilled in strategic planning, policy development, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable performance and adaptability to changing needs. Adept at fostering a culture of teamwork and achieving exceptional results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Select Medical Hospital
St Louis, MO
04.2023 - Current
- Led nursing team in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency across nursing departments.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration and accountability among multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements for nursing services.
- Directed nursing operations to enhance patient care and safety standards.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to improve departmental efficiency and workflow processes.
- Analyzed patient care metrics to identify areas for quality improvement and risk management.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based clinical protocols.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards in nursing practices.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
St Louis, MO
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Led dialysis team in patient care, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Mentored nursing staff, enhancing skill sets and promoting professional development within the unit.
- Streamlined scheduling processes, optimizing staff allocation for patient treatment efficiency and coverage.
- Conducted quality assurance audits, identifying areas for improvement in patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste through effective tracking systems.
- Maintained high-quality care standards by conducting regular audits of clinical documentation, treatment plans, and medication administration records.
- Maintained a positive, patient-centered culture by modeling exceptional nursing care and reinforcing the value of empathy, compassion, and professionalism among team members.
- Monitored key performance indicators within the unit to identify areas requiring additional attention or resources while celebrating achievements in meeting established goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in dialysis care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Paducah, KY
05.2011 - 05.2019
- Led clinical operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Managed interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient treatment plans and care protocols.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, promoting professional development and succession planning.
- Fostered partnerships with healthcare providers, enhancing collaborative care approaches for patients.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation across multiple facilities.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, driving evidence-based decision-making processes.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Paducah, KY
01.2000 - 05.2011
- Administered dialysis treatment to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored vital signs and fluid balance, promptly reporting any abnormalities to healthcare team.
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines, ensuring optimal performance and hygiene standards.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation, patient care standards, and protocol adherence.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliability of services.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Skills
- Patient care management
- Nursing staff management
- Patient care services coordination
- Patient safety
- Unit management
- HIPAA requirements
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Staff management
- Nursing staff supervision
- Recruiting and hiring
- Healthcare regulations
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical quality improvement
- Direct patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Supervisory experience
- Team management
- HIPAA
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Select Medical Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
05.2019 - 04.2023
Clinical Manager
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2011 - 05.2019
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2000 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky