Kimberly McBride

Provided staff with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs.

Assessed staff knowledge and skills through assessments.

Partnered with clinical instructors to share best practices for optimized staff learning.

Used individualized instruction techniques to educate providers and staff on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and clinical teaching.

Held clinical simulation projects and provided each member of the staff with individual feedback.

Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling staff to teach course and program goals.

Communicated with providers individually and as a group to lead effective training and device use.

Assessed the clinical needs of patients prior to performing endoscopic procedures.

Assisted physicians by providing technical support during complex cases.

Clinical Educator for a new endoscopic lung scope.

Educated Providers of location and obtaining specimens with a new endoscopic device.

I only stayed with this position for a short period of time as I had injured my knee several years before (2015) in the OR. This injury increased in severity and I had an TKR of my right knee. Following this approximately four months later I had THR. I have completed all PT and I am very healthy.

Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes while training providers to new equipment and computer innovations.

Provided excellent service and attention to customers on site or virtually

Conducted presentations and maintained documentation, while making any new changes or updates.

Kept Patient care and clinical operations in compliance. Provided clinical user training and clinical support to customers during and after implementation and go live.

Prioritize needs and delegate assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Collaborate cross-function teams to draft project schedule and plans

Update and distribute weekly project schedule and milestones

Set project goals and schedule with team members Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.

Key influencer of high customer satisfaction.

Developed and delivered customized training and a support plan

Assessed customer's clinical workflow, making workflow improvements

[I first started working with Draeger while employed at Novasyte. Draeger then hired me directly and I worked in Clinical Implementation and Education. I then began working in Project Management with Draeger as we began new contracts. Most of my work involved VA Hospitals across the USA and private hospitals as in Homer Alaska, and Silicon Valley California at DaVinci Robotic Surgery.]

Provided ongoing customer support and education both virtually and in person as needed

Managed clinical research trials involving Monitor Recall for FDA approval and FDA approval for DaVinci.

Assist providers and staff with hands-on demonstrations and institute managed clinical logs

Project Manager Monitoring Implementation and Upgrade

Coordinated with facility and teams members schedules and logistics.

Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking resolution of problems after completion.

Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.

Designed and instituted Clinical device education and maintained relationship with clients in assisting with problems following going live.

Educate OR staff and providers on medical devices sold by Draeger for the OR, ICU and ED, Oncology and Interventional IR. Provided peer to peer education and consultation to improve work flow. Assess teams in field for Draeger.

Assess customer needs and assist with resolving issues.

Assist in the delivery of medical devices and conduct in-service support, both virtually and live to improve customer support. Follow-up with all clients to insure highest customer satisfaction.

Contract work for Draeger among other companies

Frequent travel for onsite presentations and education. Upgraded

monitoring devices as needed.

Made changes to project scope and cost while implementing effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.

Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.

Provided staff with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs and staff documentation.

Assessed clinical staff knowledge and skills through assessments

Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized staff learning.

Used individualized instruction techniques to educate staff on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and patient teaching.

Held clinical simulation projects and provided each provider and members of the staff with individual feedback.

Project Management for implementation of Vagal Nerve Stimulator's.

Coordinating current and upcoming surgeries for several facilities in a Tri-State Area, including scheduling patient clinic visits for device adjustments.

Specialist in the Operating Room for the implantation of Vagal Nerve Stimulation Devices. Commonly used now for Epilepsy treatment but at the time was a new devise and under strict FDA guidelines and documentation, both for adults and pediatrics.

Operatively advised provider on positioning and settings of Neuromodulation Device.

Education to patient and family

Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.

Scheduling with Providers office and OR manager to coordinate surgical appointments and availability of devices.

Performed visual final inspections and documentation prior to insertion surgery.

Frequent visits to Neurologist clinic for dosing of patients with both new and existing devices.

Drafted schedules and related documentation.

Project management for documentation of Government Protocol for devises and effectiveness. Filed for each pediatric implementation.

Monthly reports to reflect current operations and success of devices.

Collaborated with Territory Manager to create territory business plan to accomplish KPI goals.

Functioned in an "on-call basis" for both patients and providers to assist in device problems or difficulties.

Filling CRF reports for said problems. Served as point-of-contact for testing and reporting outcomes.

Maintained instruction manuals up-to-date by improving clinical education materials.

Maintained inventory at each surgical location.

Project Management for documentation of Government Protocol for devises and effectiveness. Filed CRF for each pediatric implementation.

Monthly reports reflecting current operations of devices

Collaborated with Territory Manager to create territory business plan to accomplish KPI goals.

Acted on a "on call basis" for both patients and Providers to assist in device problems or difficulties.

Filing CRF reports for said problems. Served as point-of-contact for testing and reporting outcomes.

Kept instruction up-to-date by improving instructional materials.

Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams, and managed workflow through study.

Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.

Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.

Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results according to providers orders.

Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans and detailed weekly documentation.

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Worked closely with Provider to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication sid effects.

Supervised and analyzed documentation of home health of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.

Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.

Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Collaborated with providers to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.

Conducted informed consent presentations and maintained documentation.

Trauma Orthopedic Surgery Experience

Cath Lab Experience

EP Lab Experience

Assessed trauma patients in the ER with providers and established surgical plans. Notify surgery to prepare case for immediate surgery intervention. Attempted to stabilize trauma patient with ED staff before transferring to the Trauma OR

Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.

Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.

Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.

Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.

Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.

Surgical Circulating and management experience includes all areas of robotic surgery, cardiovascular and trauma surgery.

Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.

Extensive experience in Cath Lab, EP Lab and IR lab.

Management of CVOR, Cath Lab,EP Lab, IR Lab, and TAVR.

Assessed any patients transported to the ED or by helicopter as to quickly move to surgical intervention. Transported all Emergent patients to the CVOR for immediate Surgical intervention.

Oversaw and managed staff, making daily assignments and managing clinical situations

Clinical Education of all staff and providers with any new procedure or equipment.

Triaging any added cases and making decisions regarding the priority of cases

Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations. Closely monitored any emergency cases until a team available.

Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.

In areas of diagnostic intervention, pts where closely monitored for emergent care.

Used fluoroscopy and contrast dye to identify narrowing or blockages affecting cardiac function.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.

Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.

Continuous Staff Education in all areas of Cardiovascular Surgery and intervention.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and

concerns.

Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient

Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

With Surgeons, diagnosed trauma and surgical conditions through in-depth health screenings and analysis of patient histories in the ED. Preparations to OR for fast surgical intervention. If multiple surgeries were indicated arranged for all surgeons to be immediately available.

Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines.

Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.

As Surgeon or Anesthesia directed, ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose patient.

Assessed if patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and charted as needed. .

Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.

Functioned as Circulator and Heart Holder

Experience in Robotic Surgery, TAVR, Cath lab and EP Lab. Nurse with Digital Imaging experience.

Experience with Digital Imaging and control room for the transcatheter aortic valve replacement and other digital imaging modalities.

Assisted in technical support process refinement to improve customer service and support.

Patient Management before, during and after TAVR procedure.

Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations. Provide documentation of procedure and valve replacement.

Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.

Knowledge of working and analyzing all equipment of TAVR, Cath Lab and EP lab.

Began Nursing career as Circulator in General Surgery and after six months began Circulating in CVOR.

Following 15 months as Circulator became Nurse Manager of General/CV OR. I remained at this position for several years.

Managed performance of eight-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.

Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist surgical nurses with patient care decisions.

Daily flow of surgical rooms in all areas.

Developed curriculum for weekly staff education.

In 1990 I became the Board Runner in a management position.

I took off in 1995 to be home with my children.

In 2001 I returned and worked in management in Surgery for many years.

Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.

Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.

Delivered exceptional care to average of 2 neonatal ICU patients in NICU setting.

Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.

Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.

Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.

Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.