Kim Simonian-Keathley, RN, BSN
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of pharmaceutical industry as an educator, sales representative, and of the emergency department. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Cencora
Frisco, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Provide in-home patient and telephonic education regarding disease specific medication administration/injection technique
- Provide patient support and medication specific information, resources, and tools
Emergency Department RN
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
03.2014 - Current
- Served as a member interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Closely monitored ER patients; alerted physician(s)/charge nurses to changes in patient status
- Interacted with patients and family members often suffering from pain, stress, shock, or grief
- Displayed expert clinical skills in managing the critical care of all categories of ER patients
- Contributed to strategic plans and initiatives to to advance standards of care excellence (including Triage Committee) to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvements within department
Clinical Nurse Educator
Quintiles
Durham, NC
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Provide injection training, ongoing support and resources to patient prescribed Humira via in-person and telephonically
- Encourage and support patients utilizing motivational interviewing method and strategy to enable patient best possible outcome
- Provide client center counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping to explore and resolve ambivalence
- Supply patient with injection training and step by step instruction and demonstration with regards to injecting Humira
Preceptorship Nurse-Senior Focus
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed venipuncture, inserted foley catheters, performed I-stats, programmed IV pumps, administered medications, and completed patient physical assessments
Aesthetic Skincare Consultant
Dermaquest Skin Therapy
Fresno, CA
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Represent medical grade skincare line sold to physicians, medical spas, and estheticians
- Established 6 new accounts within 30 days
- Promote the skincare line by conducting skincare evening events, webinars, and certification classes
- Build up a territory and rapport with no market presence
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Fresno, CA
06.2002 - 04.2005
- Detailed Primary Care Physicians and Endocrinologist on diabetes products (Lantus/Amaryl) for type I & type II diabetic patients
- Collaborated and worked with key thought leaders in field of endocrinology focusing on diabetes disease management
- Managed over 156 physicians within territory
- Turned underperforming territory around from 84% to 133% market share
- 1st in nation for Amaryl market share 2004 at 133.5%
- Distinguished Sales Award 2003
- Regional Sales Award for driving Amaryl market share
- Winner of the "Insulin of Choice" campaign
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Professional Detailing Inc
Fresno , CA
02.2002 - 04.2002
- Detailed Primary Care Physicians, Neurologists, and Gastroenterologist's regarding central nervous and gastrointestinal pharmaceutical products
- Managed over 156 current accounts
- Organized Physician Round Table Discussions, Speaker Programs, and Case Study Events
Medical Sales Representative
Mead Johnson Nutritional (Division of BMS)
Fresno, CA
01.2001 - 04.2001
- Maintained over 100 current accounts
- Responsible for distributing and educating medical personnel in office based and hospital based setting
- Marketed Cefzil antibiotic and infant care baby formula/specialized baby formulas to hospital and pediatricians
- Marketed adult nutritionals including Boost nutritional drink, TPN/PPN nutritional products to hospital in-patient, primary care and internal medicine physicians
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Csu, Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
CSU, Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2000
Skills
- Quality Control
- Mentoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Safety Measures
- Clinical Evaluation
- Patient Care
- Learning Programs
- Performing Physical Assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #95027610
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
Affiliations
- National Studen Nurses Association Member
- Volunteered as Medical Research Apprentice for Dr. Norwood
- Saint Agnes Community Hospital Volunteer
- Member of Central Valley Dietetic Association and American Dietetic Association
- Volunteered for Clovis Community and CSU, Fresno Health Fairs
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Cencora
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Quintiles
03.2016 - 11.2016
Emergency Department RN
Clovis Community Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
Preceptorship Nurse-Senior Focus
Saint Agnes Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2013
Aesthetic Skincare Consultant
Dermaquest Skin Therapy
08.2011 - 02.2012
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
06.2002 - 04.2005
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Professional Detailing Inc
02.2002 - 04.2002
Medical Sales Representative
Mead Johnson Nutritional (Division of BMS)
01.2001 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Csu, Fresno
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
CSU, Fresno
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