Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Kimberly Jo DuBrul

Westerville,Oh

Summary

Healthcare professional of 19+ years of nursing experience. A solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures, CPB’s, ATV, ASD, rumba and outlook. Familiar with ICD 9 and 10 codes. Approximately 7 years of experience working from home.

Analytical and strategic RN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations.

History of management.

Ordained Minister.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

STAFF RN

AETNA INSURANCE
NEW ALBANY, OH
09.2010 - 08.2020
  • Worked in different units within Aetna: Aetna One, Medicare, and Precert
  • Worked from home.
  • Helped in the infertility dept and Spinal team when needed
  • Patient education for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, etc
  • Reviewed clinical information submitted by physicians for approval/denial of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with Medical Director as needed
  • Worked in different computer systems within Aetna, ex. ATV, ASD, Rumba, DGA's, etc.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments
  • Quality review scores average 98%
  • Certificate of Appreciation x 2.
  • Completed motivational interviewing course

Nurse Unit Manager

Bryden Place
Columbus, OH
03.2010 - 09.2010
  • Knowledge of ICD 9 codes, infection control, wound care, lab tracking, scheduling admissions and discharges
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
  • Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
  • Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
  • Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.

Staff Nurse

Nursefinders Medical Staffing
Columbus, OH
10.2009 - 03.2010
  • OSU infusion clinic, LTAC, Ohio Hospital of Psychiatry, and Flu clinic staffing
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.

RN Floor Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus
Columbus, OH
05.2005 - 09.2009
  • Performed all aspects of care on 5-6 multi-system chronic critically ill patients such as management of ventilator patients., monitoring of hemo-dialysis patients, performed peritoneal dialysis, telemetry, cardiac drips, diprivan drips, complex wound care, assisted with various procedures, worked with various types of feeding tubes, drains, and IV access
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

LPN

Laurels Of Norworth
Worthington, OH
10.2004 - 05.2005
  • Cared for 10-12 patients on a skilled unit receiving therapy to prepare for independent living
  • At times, worked on the LTC unit passing meds and performing treatments on 25-30 pts
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

LPN

East Ohio Regional Hospital
Martins Ferry, OH
12.2002 - 09.2004
  • Performed duties under the supervision of an RN on 46 bed med-surg/telemetry unit passing meds, performing treatments, reading telemetry, and assisting with admissions/discharges
  • Familiar with pre and post-surgical and heart cath patients, assisted with chest tubes and thoracentesis.

Education

Associated degree - Nursing

RETS College
10.2008

LPN Certificate - undefined

Belmont Technical College
2000

Some College (No Degree) - biology, chemistry

Otterbein College

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Leadership and Supervision
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Test Interpretations
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Psychiatric Evaluation

Timeline

STAFF RN

AETNA INSURANCE
09.2010 - 08.2020

Nurse Unit Manager

Bryden Place
03.2010 - 09.2010

Staff Nurse

Nursefinders Medical Staffing
10.2009 - 03.2010

RN Floor Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus
05.2005 - 09.2009

LPN

Laurels Of Norworth
10.2004 - 05.2005

LPN

East Ohio Regional Hospital
12.2002 - 09.2004

Associated degree - Nursing

RETS College

LPN Certificate - undefined

Belmont Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - biology, chemistry

Otterbein College
Kimberly Jo DuBrul