Cody Kimberling M.S., PA-C

• Ultrasound guided thoracentesis and paracentesis
• Ultrasound guided FNA and biopsies
• Fluoroscopic guided arthrograms and therapeutic joint injections
• Fluoroscopic guided myelograms and diagnostic lumbar punctures
• Fluoroscopic barium and contrasted exams
• CT guided chest tube and pigtail catheter placement
• Assist Interventional Radiologists

Monitor contrast injections at imaging center

• Involved in all aspects of emergent patient care. Obtained history and physical exams, formulated treatment plans, ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Performed complex procedures, including RSI, chest tube placement, central lines, dislocation and fracture reduction and splint application.
• Complex suture repair.
• Managed trauma and cardiac codes.
• Consulted with all subspecialty medical and ancillary staff members while coordinating care for ER patients.
• Preceptor for Medical and Physician Assistant student.

Assisted attending ER Physician during all aspects of patient care.

• Family practice provider in a private clinic.
• Involved in all aspects of patient care.
• Extensive primary call for Banner Health's Emergency Room.
• Provided overnight inpatient hospital servies, including admissions, rounds and discharge planning.
• Provided first assistance for local general surgeon.
• Provided primary care to underserved residents on federally subsidized mobile clinic in Arthur, Nebraska.
• Weekly rounds at Indian Hills Nursing Home.

• Collaborated with research staff and drug companies on research design protocols.
• Administered research medication, monitored patients for adverse reactions, collected and processed blood, urine and fecal samples for bio availability and pharmocanetic studies.
• Entered research data and prepared phase I data for FDA trial reports.
• Assisted physicians during physical and history exams.
• Trained and onboarded new staff members.