Kimberly Dobler
Topeka,KS
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University Of Kansas Health System:
Topeka, Kansas
05.2013 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS2019
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Care planning
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Computerized charting specialist
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Triaging patient concerns
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Certification - pending
Registered Nurse - current
Basic Life Support - current
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University Of Kansas Health System:
05.2013 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Washburn University of Topeka
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