Kelly Bauer
Venus,TX
Summary
Experienced CDCES with extensive history of providing comprehensive diabetes education and support to patients. Utilizes evidence-based practices to create individualized care plans that enhance patient self-management. Knowledge of current diabetes technologies and treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Diabetes Educator
Bryan Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2024
- Provided Individualized education to patients on all types of diabetes
- Collaborated with appropriate team members for positive patient outcomes
- Work with providers and staff to enhance glycemic management in hospital setting
- Facilitate and coach clinical staff on implementation of diabetes education, discharge planning and other relevant practices related to glycemic management
- Served as consultant to ensure continuity of care, best practices, and system improvements for nurses, patients/ family, health care disciplines and community at large
- Collaborated with community partners to assist patients with access to Endocrinology and primary care providers, as well as resources for diabetes supplies and medications.
- Addressed cultural barriers by tailoring educational materials and approaches to diverse populations, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design innovative educational materials and tools that increased patient comprehension of diabetes-related topics.
Enbrel Nurse Partner
Ashfield Healthcare
12.2013 - 02.2017
- One-on-one patient education for patients using Embrel, an injectable medication
- Ongoing case management for patients in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas
- Duties include injection training, disease education, symptom reporting, ensuring compliance of patient therapy program, assisting patients with paperwork, as well as communicating with physicians and other medical partners
Public Health Nurse
Public Health Solutions
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Diabetes education and case management for a five county area
- Provided minority health screening events to high risk populations of Saline county
- Educated primarily Latino patients identified with diabetes and chronic health conditions
CDE Diabetes Educator
People's Health Center
08.2005 - 09.2013
- Provide direct diabetes education and chronic disease management in a diverse community health setting utilizing ADA standards of practice
- Case management for complex medical needs in an outpatient setting
- Provide direct diabetes medication management with oversight by primary care providers
- Serve as community liaison to other related community organizations and committees focusing on diabetes management
Diabetes Educator CDE
St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Provide direct diabetes education in an accredited ADA recognized diabetes education program including individual and group classes to all types of diabetic patients
- Provided coverage for outpatient wound care center
Dialysis/Diabetes Specialty Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
02.1998 - 05.2003
- Oversight of dialysis and diabetes programs in a 250-bed inpatient rehab hospital
- Individualized inpatient diabetes education to rehab clients
- Provided education to nursing staff regarding ADA standards of practice for diabetes patients
- Educated nursing staff on inpatient dialysis care, including continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05-1988
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes specialization
- Insulin management
- Complication prevention
- Pre-diabetes intervention
- Pediatric diabetes care
Personal Information
Title: RN CDE
Certification
- CDCES
Certified diabetes, care, and education specialist. Formally known as certified diabetes (CDE). I've been certified since 2001.
Timeline
Inpatient Diabetes Educator
Bryan Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2024
Enbrel Nurse Partner
Ashfield Healthcare
12.2013 - 02.2017
Public Health Nurse
Public Health Solutions
11.2013 - 12.2014
CDE Diabetes Educator
People's Health Center
08.2005 - 09.2013
Diabetes Educator CDE
St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center
05.2003 - 08.2005
Dialysis/Diabetes Specialty Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
02.1998 - 05.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
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