Allscripts
Kimberly Hvozdik
Nurse Practitioner Student
Irwin,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh , PA
08.2023 - Current
- Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Managed 7 nursing students throughout Foundations of Nursing course.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Greensburg, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with 2-3 physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for 30-40 patients on dialysis unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance for 10-25 veterans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed 8-12 patient assessments daily to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervised 30-50 patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Collaborated and communicated with physicians and other members of healthcare team to interpret, adjust and coordinate daily patient care plans.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 40 chair outpatient dialysis, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
Dialysis Nurse/Lead Educator
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Jacksonville, FL
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics for 5-7 outpatient facilities.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance employee learning based on individual and facility needs.
- Monitored progress of each employee and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical evaluations.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Kingsland, GA
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Led Kingsland clinic to Deficiency Free CMS audit in July 2018
- As of August 2018, only clinic in Southeast area to be deficiency free
- Managed daily operations of 10-12 dialysis chair clinic from initial opening in July 2016, including initial CMS licensure
- Interim CM of Dialysis of Golden Isles facility with patient census of 100-120 In-center hemodialysis patients since October of 2017
- Developed Monthly Newsletter for Patient's highlighting educational topics, important dates for upcoming month, promoting home therapies and recognizing staff
- Managed staff of 25-30, including scheduling, personnel issues, annual evaluations, TAP, and payroll
- Lead monthly Quality Assurance Meeting; trends in monthly data, developed and updated action plans, participated in Governing Body
- Ensured that Outpatient Clinic complied with all CMS regulations; reported required information to CMS, IPRO Network, CROWNWeb, and NHSN
- Developed and maintained effective relationships through timely communication with patients, staff, physicians and surrounding facilities
- Responsible for addressing and overseeing actions during adverse events; reporting to sentinel events to appropriate departments and agencies
- Coordinated and oversaw logistics associated with patient care; routinely provide patient care when short staffed Review monthly lab reports, collaborate with physicians and dietician on labs not within limits
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Brunswick, GA
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed staff of 20; including scheduling and personnel issues
- Participated in Monthly Quality Meeting
- Ensured staff complied with CMS regulations
- Participated in IDT Meetings; completed comprehensive assessments and developed individualized plans of care.
- Performed monthly facility and medical record audits.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
Jacksonville, FL
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis while caring for 1-2 patients.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease and high blood pressure.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions requiring dialytic treatments.
Registered Nurse, Neuro Progressive Care
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Oversaw delivery of care for 4-6 patients on Neuro progressive care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive rehabilitation and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2005 - 08.2008
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 5 patients daily.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pa 2021.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Downers Grove 2018.01 - 2021.02
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh 2001.07 - 2003.05
Skills
Administering medication
undefinedCertification
BLS Certification, ACLS, NIH certified, NHSN, CrownWeb, IV Certification, Dysrhythmia Certification, Blood Borne Pathogens Certification, Epic Proficient, CPI Trained
Additional Information
- State of Colorado: RN165166 (Compact License)
- State of Pennsylvania: RN551394
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- American Nephrology Nurses Association
Software
Cerner
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Duquesne University
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
12.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2021
Dialysis Nurse/Lead Educator
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
05.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Nurse Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
07.2016 - 12.2018
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2015 - 07.2016
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita
07.2012 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, Neuro Progressive Care
St. Vincent's Medical Center
10.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
UPMC Shadyside
10.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duquesne University
2021.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
2018.01 - 2021.02
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
2001.07 - 2003.05
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