Kimberley Roberts
MSN, WHNP-BC, BSN-RN
Cave Creek,Arizona
Summary
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with 25+ years experience providing excellent care to women in the Obstetrics and Gynecology community. Mastered provider-patient relationships tailoring individual care by completing a comprehensive history and physical, accurately diagnosing and treating conditions, patient planning for future care and providing up-to-date information in education. Developed a network of health care providers for the purpose of consultation and collaboration to optimize patient care. Consistently generated revenue by expertly coding and billing for services rendered while providing care to an average of 20+ clients per day. Maintained all qualifications and professional development standards required to provide outstanding patient care. Desiring an expansion of current career and knowledge base by completing the requirements for a SANE certification.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon Health And Wellness Center
01.2023 - Current
- Perform annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy, and sexual health.
- Educate and recommend birth control options to patients and educate on associated health risks.
- Treat and prescribe medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
- Counsel women with minor health issues such as acne, weight problems, hair loss and digestive issues.
- Warn women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educate on methods of prevention.
- Educate teenage women on puberty and body changes related to hormones and growth.
- Treat women with chronic medical conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner
Arizona IV Medics
07.2022 - Current
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plan.
- Formulate lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Work with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Explain medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Strictly adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - Current
- Implement Master's of Nursing curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Advise students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Identify academic strengths and obstacles and develop instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Design and deliver class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Show excellent interpersonal dialogue skills ensuring student retention of subject matter.
- Appraise student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
- Score exams and grade student performance fairly.
- Work cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Develop and kindle professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Design and distribute feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
West Valley Women's Care Outpatient Clinic
10.2008 - 04.2018
- Advocate for preventative care and optimal wellness for client during annual well visits
- Health promotion through ages and stages of life (Contraception, Family Planning, Menopause)
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various conditions
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Perinatal Consultation and Family Planning Assistance
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide best care for client (Surgical Consult, Scheduling and Follow-up)
- Approached care respectful of client's cultural and individual needs
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through discussion and written information
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Responsible for quality patient care in 25- bed Labor and Delivery unit, perioperative delivery including circulating for cesarean section and recovery, High-risk Antepartum, Antenatal Testing, Obstetrical Triage Unit, Postpartum care and Newborn Nursery
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Aided physicians during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Glendale Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Advocate for preventative care and optimal wellness for client during annual well visits
- Assessed women during initial history and physical of first obstetrical visit (Education, Limited OB Ultrasound)
- Health promotion through ages and stages of life
- Assessment and diagnosis and treatment of conditions
- Perinatal Consultation and Family Planning Assistance
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide best care for client
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.1999 - 06.2007
- Leadership role as Charge Nurse overseeing Labor and Delivery unit and nurses
- Responsible for quality patient care in Labor and Delivery unit, perioperative delivery including circulating for cesarean section and recovery, High-risk Antepartum, Antenatal Testing, Obstetrical Triage Unit, Postpartum care and Newborn Nursery
- Collaboration with various staff (Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Radiology) to provide optimal care to client(s)
- Expert assessment in Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs
Nurse, LDRP
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
01.1998 - 06.1999
- Responsible for quality patient care in areas of Labor and Delivery, perioperative delivery including circulating for cesarean section and recovery, High-risk Antepartum, Antenatal Testing, Obstetrical Triage Unit, Postpartum care and Newborn Nursery
- Collaboration with various staff (Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Radiology) to provide optimal care to client(s)
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Maricopa Medical Center
06.1996 - 12.1997
- New Graduate Academy Program including care of extremely premature newborn, drug addicted newborns, newborns with respiratory distress, newborns born with critical illness or surgical cases and mastery of Neonatal Advanced Life Support
- Providing care with respect to developmental needs of newborn (neurological needs and reducing stress)
- Mastered required nursing skills (ventilation care, initiation and continuation of intravenous therapy and umbilical lines, administration of medications)
- Assisting in high risk deliveries or cases that may require specialty care of newborn
- Guided caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2004 - 2007.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.1992 - 1996.05
Skills
Surgical procedures: Vulvar biopsy, Endometrial Biopsy
undefinedAffiliations
- NPWH (Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health)
- AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners)
- CAZNAP (Coalition of Arizona Nurses in Advanced Practice)
- ASCCP (American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)
Timeline
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon Health And Wellness Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Arizona IV Medics
07.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - Current
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
West Valley Women's Care Outpatient Clinic
10.2008 - 04.2018
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
06.2008 - 12.2008
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Glendale Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Arizona State University
08.2004 - 2007.05
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.1999 - 06.2007
Nurse, LDRP
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
01.1998 - 06.1999
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Maricopa Medical Center
06.1996 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
08.1992 - 1996.05
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