Kristine Dubielak, MSN, RN

Work History

Clinical Instructor

Bevill State Community College

01.2023 - Current

Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Provide clinical instruction to nursing students in clinical settings on Med-surg unit.
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.

RN Staff Nurse

Fayette Medical Center

01.2020 - Current

Assesses condition on each assigned patient on admission and on an ongoing basis to include but not limited to the patient’s physical condition, psychological status, social status, spiritual and cultural needs, pain assessment/management, nutritional and functional status, developmental or age related factors, and discharge planning needs.
Plans, provides, and documents patient and/or significant other education based on physical, behavioral, psychological, developmental, and age-related factors, after identifying barriers to learning.
Evaluates and regularly reevaluates patient care; coordinates care planning with patient, family, providers and other disciplines to achieve patient-centered outcomes.
Assigns and delegates nursing care to team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the capabilities of the team members.
Applies safety principles when performing care and accurately documents observations, care provided and changes in care plan.
Participates in transition rounds, care planning/problem identification and team shift reports.
Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Telemetry RN

St. Francis Hospital

12.2000 - 07.2002

Perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department.
Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy.
Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
Learned PICC line placement and kept up with technological advancements in industry to add extra value to medical services.
Provided central line and intravenous care.
Reduced post-procedural complication rates by providing attentive and thorough care for patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs.
Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
Cared for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization and surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
ACLS certification
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Performed hourly rounds to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Office Nurse, Neurosurgery

Philip Rosenthal, M.D.

05.1998 - 07.2000

Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
Measured patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure each day.
Completed documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Evaluated medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to formulate individualized plan of care and determine best procedure.
Prescribed preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures to benefit patient's recovery process.
Examined patients to check for relevant medical conditions that could pose surgical risks.
Observed operations on patients to correct neurological and spinal deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
Prescribed preoperative and postoperative therapies, including medications, sedatives, diets and antibiotics to achieve patient outcome goals.
Prescribed preoperative and postoperative treatments, therapies and procedures.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
Maintained current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops and conferences.
Interviewed pre-operative patients to gather data for admission planning, pre-admission screening and teaching.
Interpreted X-rays, labs and EKGs to notify physician of abnormal results.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Investigated rejected and denied claims, correcting applicable coding.
Submitted clean claims to insurance companies electronically to secure payments.
Translated patient information into alphanumeric and numeric medical codes
Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
Coded medical observations and professional services delivered for each patient.
Sought clarification from physicians and other hospital personnel for answers to needed coding interpretations prior to abstracting records.
Verified final claim submissions by comparing account charges with documentation.
Submitted and accurately processed insurance claims with related medical code verifications and assessments.
Checked patient insurance and collected pre-authorizations from providers.
Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of the surgeon.
Distributed treatment and procedural information to patients.
Scheduled follow-up appointments as designated by physician.
Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
Conveyed information to patients about arrival times and preoperative procedures.
Checked physician orders and schedule availability to make accurate appointments for tests and surgical procedures.
Routed case confirmations and made schedule updates each day.
Organized patient medical records and worked with insurance company representatives to obtain authorization.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Managed incoming telephone calls, took messages and directed callers to personnel.
Completed claims forms for different types of appointments and worked on resolutions for denials or other insurance issues.
Answered multiple daily phone calls to schedule appointments and address patient inquiries.
Coordinated office schedules for new patients, diagnostic assessments and procedures.
Ordered tests for nurses and other medical personnel to perform.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Counseled patients on preventive healthcare, discussing proper nutrition, hygiene and exercise.
Gathered medical history and addressed patient questions and concerns regarding health and treatment.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Updated charts and patient information to show findings, treatments and medications.
Designed treatment plans for patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

RN Staff Nurse

Centennial Medical Center

05.1995 - 07.1998

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Delivered initial treatment for patients with fractures and bone breaks ranging in severity.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Provided central line and intravenous care for patients.
Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
Treated complex wounds, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
Provide post-surgery treatment for patients with ostomies.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Clinical Instructor

RN Staff Nurse

Telemetry RN

Office Nurse, Neurosurgery

RN Staff Nurse

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Skills

Certification

Work Availability

Timeline

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