Kimberly A. Edens
**** *** ***** ● Maineville, OH 45039 ● 513-***-****
Objective To use my medical and coding knowledge and experience in the review of medical records and apply those to coverage requirements. Skills Profile
• Above average knowledge of Central lines, Porta Caths, and peripheral IV access. To include IV hydration, Push medications, de-clotting agents, and Pain management
• Knowledge of Varicose vein procedures. To include Radio frequency ablations, Phlebectomy, and Sclerotherapy
• Excellent patient assessment skills and the ability to recognize change in patient condition
• Extensive experience with elderly, mentally/physically challenged, bariatric and cancer patients
• Strength in educating patients in preventative and reactive homecare Professional Experience
9/8/2019 - Present Registered nurse The Cole Center for Healing
• Extensive knowledge of Holistic and Homeopathic medicine
• Treat patients from newborn to adult using Holistic medicine
• Start Peripheral IV’s and access Port a Caths for IV hydration and Vitamin infusions
• Perform muscle testing on patients
• Perform Intramuscular and Subcutaneous injections
• Draw blood for laboratory testing
9/2017-8/2019 Registered Nurse Ohio Vein Specialists
• Set up and clean up prior to and after surgical procedures
• Assist Surgeon with surgical procedures.
• Perform Sclerotherapy on Spider vein patients.
• Post op care of surgical patients
• Sterilization and upkeep of surgical equipment.
• Ordering of supplies for medical practice.
11/2015 - 8/24/2017 Registered nurse Barrett Center at UC Hospital
• Access patients through peripheral IV’s, porta Cath, Hickman and Neo star lines
• Interpret lab results to report to physician
• Administer chemotherapy infusions
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and respond appropriately
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations such as medication infusion reactions.
• Functioned as the charge nurse with responsibility to oversee all nursing activities for my shift and patient assignments for the following day. 2/2009 - 11/2015 Registered Nurse Oncology Hematology Care, Cincinnati, OH
• Access patients through peripheral I.V’s, porta Cath, Hickman and Neo star lines
• Interpret lab results to report to physician
• Mix multiple drugs to meet the physicians’ orders
• Administer chemotherapy infusions
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and respond appropriately 9/2006 - 2/2009 Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit Jewish Hospital, Cinti, OH
• Functioned as the charge nurse with responsibility to oversee all nursing activities for my shift and patient assignments for the following shift
• Appropriately lead nursing team to respond to codes, including CPR and/or use of AED
• Processed patient admission and discharge
• Routine assessment of patients and responding to changes in condition
• Pre-operative and post-operative care, including pain control and wound care
Education
10/2023 Certified Professional Coder through AAPC
7/2006 Registered Nurse Diploma, Christ Nursing School, Cincinnati, OH Certificates
10/2023 Medical Coder from Medical Coding Academy
2/2022 CPR Certification