Janice Kim RN, MSN, FNP-BC
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Objective
To provide high-quality health care for clients of all ages with integrity, compassion, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
To promote wellness through prevention and integrated holistic care. To advance the knowledge and best practices of nurse practitioners through education, research, and policy.
Education
DNP/MPH dual degree – candidate at Johns Hopkins University Class of 2027 Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S. Nursing – Loma Linda University August 2007 B.S., Nursing – Southern Adventist University May 1995 A.S., Nursing – Southern College of SDA (renamed as above) May 1993 Licensure/Certification
DEA Certificate – US Department of Justice
Registration No. MN1792173, issued July 8, 2008
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number – California Board of Registered Nursing Certificate No. NPF 17755, issued April 10, 2008
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification – ANCC/ABNS Certification No. 200-***-****, issued September 19, 2007 Nurse Practitioner – California Board of Registered Nursing Certificate No. NP 17755, issued September 20, 2007 Registered Nurse, RN – California Board of Registered Nursing No. 554104, issued April 1999
CPR American Heart Association - current
ACLS American Heart Association – current
PALS American Heart Association – expired
Work Experience
Chief Operating Officer November 2023 – Current
Eric Walsh & Associates, A Medical Corporation, dba All Kids Health, Riverside, CA Start-up a school-based health center medical corporation in collaboration with supervising physician
Recruit, onboard, and supervise employees for the medical practice Write up and submit business proposals for school-based health centers (SBHC) and mobile van clinics and collaborate in the building projects Develop protocols and policies for the medical corporation, including sexual misconduct, code of conduct, employee handbook, job descriptions, NP standardized procedures, job offers/contracts, and other state-mandated requirements
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Develop clinic protocols and policies for the SBHC and mobile van clinics; create clinic forms such as consents, vaccines, medication administration, patient hand- outs, etc; create electronic charting templates for EHR Manage and supervise SBHC clinics and employees at the various sites that our medical corporation is obtaining memorandum of understanding or contract Assist in the development of a non-profit organization associated with our medical corporation as most of our target locations and populations are rural and underserved
Network and collaborate with the school-based health alliance, school districts, managed care plans, community programs/resources, and other medical/ancillary services
Meet with corporate executives to discuss strategic operation and growth plan, funding, budget, and local and national policies on schools and health care Lead Nurse Practitioner/Manager of Clinical Services - Cardiology April 2022 – November 2023 Pacific Cardiovascular Associates, Costa Mesa, CA
Recruit, onboard, and supervise cardiology nurse practitioners Manage and supervise 5 busy cardiology clinics and 3 satellite clinics, including pediatric cardiology clinic
Provide comprehensive cardiovascular disease management of adult/geriatric patients, such as ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, atypical chest pain, implanted cardiac devices, carotid stenosis, aortic aneurysm, and complicated hypertension.
Collaborate with the supervising sub-specialty cardiologist/electrophysiologist in management of patients with all types of arrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmic drugs and/or ablation, CRT devices, Watchman procedure, TAVR, and cardiac stents. Provide education and post test results for patients undergoing cardiac testing, such as EKG, stress testing (exercise treadmill & nuclear stress), echocardiogram, comprehensive cholesterol panels, calcium score, cardiac CTA, coronary angiogram, carotid ultrasound, and event monitoring.
Pre-operative cardiac evaluation and recommendations for patients undergoing all types of procedures/surgeries; pre-operative H&P for patients undergoing cardiac implantable devices and device replacement surgery. Nurse Practitioner - Specialty cardiac implantable devices July 2017 – March 2022 Kaiser Permanente Department of Cardiology, Fontana, CA Collaborate with the supervising electrophysiologist/cardiologist in the management of patients with all types of arrhythmias, implanted cardiac devices, and CHF. Provide education and discharge instructions for patients with new cardiac implanted devices and device replacement surgery.
Pre-operative H&P and evaluation for patients undergoing cardiac implantable devices and device replacement surgery.
Interrogate and program cardiac implantable devices in clinic and remotely online. Collaborate with other specialties such as ICU team, surgeons, and ER in providing risk stratification and managing complicated patients with cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac implanted devices.
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Inpatient Cardiology Nurse Practitioner February 2013 – April 2017 Beaver Medical Group Cardiology, Redlands, CA
Collaborate with the supervising cardiologist in the management of acutely ill patients with often multiple co-morbidities (such as renal failure, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, liver disease, and blood disorders) and with ACS, arrhythmias, CHF, valvular disease, endocarditis, post resuscitation, and post cardiac procedure. Provide cardiology consultation for inpatients in the ICU, telemetry, or observation units on the management of patients with complicated cardiac issues. Provide pre-operative cardiac risk evaluation and peri-operative management of patients undergoing surgery with history of cardiac disease or current cardiac event. Prepare patients for procedures such as cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, and AICD.
Provide discharge information for cardiology inpatients post procedures and with new diagnoses, such as MI, CHF, and arrhythmias.
Collaborate with other specialties such as ICU team, surgeons, and nephrologists in providing risk stratification and managing complicated patients with cardiac disease. Nurse Practitioner November 2007 – February 2013
Loma Linda Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda, CA Assist with management of Ear, Nose, & Throat medical office in collaboration with the Surgery Department Manager, including office certifications for operations, CT scanner, equipment protocols, crash cart, emergency protocols, charting, billing and insurance issues.
Develop the Allergy Center in collaboration with the ENT allergist, including testing and emergency protocols, training of staff, patient education, and billing. Medical management of Ear, Nose, and Throat patients in collaboration of the supervising physician
Develop standardized protocols to assist physicians with in-office procedures Care for preop and postop patients for head & neck surgery Manage patients with asthma and perform PFTs
Supervise LVNs, MAs, and other ancillary staff
ER Staff RN (Additional employment to above) December 2009- September 2010 LLUMC Emergency Department, Loma Linda, CA
Total patient care of ER patient ages 0-90+, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory distress, orthopedic injuries, OB/Gyn, burns, and wounds Monitoring of and caring for critically ill patients holding in the ER; includes cardiac drips and ventilator patients
Triage of all ED patients
ENT Staff Nurse (while NP license pending) June 2007- November 2007 LLUHC ENT, Loma Linda, CA
Develop protocols for allergy testing, vial mixing, and immunotherapy Inhalant allergy testing, vial mixing, and administering injections Patient education and refilling medications
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Peri-op Staff Nurse November 2005-June 2007
LLUMC Outpatient Surgery Center, Loma Linda, CA
Care for one or more patients (ages 0-90+) recovering from various outpatient surgeries
Prep patients for the various surgeries not excluded to those listed above Prep and recover patients from Pain Clinic procedures and electroconvulsive therapy Manage patient flow from pre-op to post-op
Nurse Clinician/RN Case Manager May 2004-November 2005 LLUCH Specialty Team Centers Spina Bifida Clinic, Loma Linda, CA Manage a team clinic one day a week; team includes physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, dietician, social worker, and MA’s
Perform nurse assessments on Spina Bifida patients at clinic Coordinate patient care in an outpatient setting; schedule tests, follow-up, and maintain appointment book
Phone triage Spina Bifida patients, including on-call pager with accessibility to staff and patients 24/7
Manage prescription refills, DME and medical supply needs, and school/government forms related to disability
Perform comprehensive chart reviews to maintain quality of care and completeness of follow-up for CCS compliance
Involve in teaching of disease processes and incontinence management; provide education and referrals for smooth transition from pediatric to adult healthcare Work closely with CCS/MediCal and HMO insurance for continued care and authorizations; become knowledgeable with ICD-9 codes and CPT codes for billing; bill appropriately for patient care provided at clinic and during chart reviews Initiate program development to benefit patient care and clinic organization. Relief Charge Nurse/Staff RN August 1999- May 2004 LLUCH Emergency Department, Loma Linda, CA
Relief Pediatric ER charge nurse, including supervising staff RN's, UAP's, secretary, nursing/paramedic students; managing the flow of the 18-bed pediatric ER; communicating with physicians and other ancillary team members such as lab, respiratory therapists, etc. on patient care; managing patient/staff/physician conflicts; coordinating patient admission with other departments; coordinating inter- facility transfers and critical patients arriving via helicopter or ambulance Cross-trained to PICU
Total patient care of ER patient ages 0-90+, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory distress, orthopedic injuries, burns, and wounds
Monitoring of and caring for critically ill patients holding in the ER Triage of all ED patients
Staff RN (Additional work experience with above) September 2001-August 2002 LLUCH Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Loma Linda, CA Manage total patient care for pediatric hem/onc patient on the floor Administer SQ, IM, and IV medications; blood and blood products; and IV fluids. 5
Access, de-clot when necessary, and assess central lines Assist in procedures as conscious sedation, bone marrow aspiration, and lumbar punctures
Patient education on disease process, infection control, medications, central lines, and follow-up
School Nurse/Health Instructor/Yearbook Sponsor August 1997- May 1998 Georgia-Cumberland Academy, Calhoun, GA
Assess students for chronic/episodic illnesses and injuries; administer OTC and protocol medications under supervision of physician, including allergy shots and insulin
Work closely with the Health Department for student immunizations File accident and incident reports to insurance companies Teach Freshmen Health involving drug, alcohol, and tobacco awareness; sex education and STD’s; fitness and nutrition; first aid; mental health; and hygiene Staff RN June 1995-May 1998
Hamilton Medical Center Emergency Department, Dalton, GA Level II hospital (no neurosurgery or trauma services) with cardiac and stroke emphasis; twenty-six beds Emergency Department (incl. express care) Assess and triage patients; administer meds per protocol Patient care, including trauma, cardiac, burns, and wounds Professional Membership (current)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) AANP Specialty Practice Group in Cardiology
California Association of Nurse Practitioners
American College of Cardiology
California School-Based Health Alliance
Honors/Awards
Conway Merit Scholarship, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (May 2024) Maxwell-Martin Scholarship, presented by the Graduate Scholarship Committee at Loma Linda University (March 2007)
Merit Scholarship Award, presented by Loma Linda University School of Nursing Alumni Association (March 2007)
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (March 2007) Graduate Traineeship Scholarship, presented by the Graduate Scholarship Committee at Loma Linda University (March 2006)
Certificate of Appreciation, presented by Loma Linda University School of Nursing for serving as preceptor (Summer & Autumn Quarters 2002) Distinguished Dean’s List at Southern College of SDA, 1994-95 Honor Roll at Southern College of SDA, 1991-92
Dean’s List at Southern College of SDA, 1990-91
Academic Scholarship Award, presented by Southern College of SDA for 4 years for excellence in GPA and ACT in High School (August 1990) Valedictorian at Winder-Barrow High School (June 1990) 6
Presentations/Teaching
“Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Allergies & Asthma,” presented October 31, 2012 for the Family Primary Health Care, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Making Sense of Allergy Medications” at the “SOHN 36th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium” on September 10, 2012, Washington, DC
“Chronic Rhinosinusitis” at the “SOHN Spring Seminar Series and 26th Pediatric ORL Nurses Spring Meeting” on April 21, 2012, San Diego, CA
“Allergies & Asthma,” presented Fall 2010 and 2011 for the Family Primary Health Care, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA Pharmacology Course for Foreign Licensed Nurses at California Preparatory College, Spring 2008- Spring 2009, Summer & Fall Quarters 2010, and Fall 2011
“Pharmacology in Advanced Practice: Drugs that affect Respiratory System,” presented January 2010 for the Pharmacology Course, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Pediatric Food Allergy,” presented Spring 2009 and Spring 2010 for the Pediatric Primary Health Care, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Allergic Rhinitis,” presented Fall 2008 and 2009 for the Family Primary Health Care, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Congestive Heart Failure,” presented November 16, 2006, for Family Primary Health Care I, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Health Education Presentation,” presented July 27, 2006, for Family Primary Health Care I, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Teaching Plan: Pediatric Triage,” presented March 5, 2006, for Teaching & Learning Theory NRSG 544, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Health Promotion Project Proposal,” presented December 13, 2005, for Community Nursing NRSG 508, Loma Linda University Graduate School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA
“Pediatrics: Injections,” presented July 2001, to the Loma Linda University Medical School Pediatric Residents, Loma Linda, CA
“Pediatrics: Foley catheters,” presented July 2001, to the Loma Linda University Medical School Pediatric Residents, Loma Linda, CA
“I.V. Insertion,” presented jointly with Chris Yoshida-McMath on July 2001, to the Loma Linda University Medical School Pediatric Residents, Loma Linda, CA Preceptor to nursing and paramedic students, January 2000 – May 2004, at the LLUMC Emergency Department, Loma Linda, CA
Projects
Establishment of School-based Health Clinic at Palo Verde Unified School District, contract current as of 4/2024.
“Effects of Intranasal Budesonide on Intraocular Pressure and Cortisol Level,” research under the direction of Kristin Seiberling, MD through 2/2007.
“Allergic Sensitivity and Response to Immunotherapy,” research under the direction of Kristin Seiberling, MD, and Dennis Chang, MD through 2/2007.
“Comparison of Telemedicine to Standard Methods of Anesthesia Consultation,” research under the direction of Richard Applegate, MD, since February 2010 and 7
submitted and accepted for publication June 2011.
Volunteer of Department of Health Services at Chuuk State Government, May 11-20, 2009. Allergy Center, established July, 2007, at LLUHC ENT; organized clinical appointments & records; developed protocols for allergy testing, mixing, and treatment; developed forms for charting and logs; assisted in managing allergies for established patients Adult Spina Bifida Clinic, established September, 2005, at LLUMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Center; coordinated the establishment of the program and transitioned patients from the Pediatric Specialty Team Centers
Research projects for the Spina Bifida Clinic, started January 2005, under the direction of Dr. Rao; responsible for creating database and initiating project research data entry Forms for Spina Bifida Clinic, presented July 2004 through November 2005, for better documentation, CCS compliance, reimbursement, and patient education Pediatric ER Flow Sheet for admitted patients, presented June 2003, for safer care of patients who had been admitted but holding in ER
References
Ho Hai Van, MD, President & Director of PCA Cardiology Charles Parise, MD, Physician supervisor of NP at PCA Cardiology Lea Hizon, NP, Cardiac Device NP, Cardiology, Kaiser Permanente in Fontana Grace Nam, MD, Electrophysiology/Cardiology at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana Devindra Dabiesingh, DO, Chair of Electrophysiology at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana Thomas Makowski, MD, Chair of Cardiology at Beaver Medical Group Gary Marais, MD, Cardiologist at Beaver Medical Group Christopher Church, MD, director of the LLUHC Sinus Center Dennis Chang, MD, director of the LLUHC Allergy Center Please note that Loma Linda University School of Nursing professors have retired, and I have been unable to obtain contact information for references (during my application to Johns Hopkins University).