Kimberly Fazenbaker
Frostburg
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with more than 10 years of nursing experience in emergency and acute care settings. Strong foundation in evidence-based practice, health promotion, chronic disease management, and patient-centered care. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and managing complex patient populations. Seeking an opportunity to provide high-quality acute care while continuing to grow as an advanced practice provider.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated astute judgment and high personal accountability in clinical settings.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to clarify treatment plans effectively.
- Diagnosed and treated chronic and acute health issues, including myocardial infarctions and respiratory conditions.
- Applied hemodynamic data from pulmonary artery, central venous pressure, and arterial lines to enhance patient care.
- Administered continuous renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients.
- Managed immediate post-operative care for heart and great vessel surgical patients.
- Provided specialized care for patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pump assistance.
- Followed strict infection control protocols to maintain patient safety.
Registered Nurse
Centurion Correctional Healthcare
Sterling, VA
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Assessed patient condition changes, recognized complications, and intervened effectively.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while delivering timely, high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded to life-saving situations according to nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, nutrition, and pain management strategies.
- Maintained accurate records and charts for medications and treatments per policies and physician orders.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
07.2015 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient conditions using critical thinking to recognize complications and intervene effectively.
- Provided direct patient care, including health status evaluation and individualized care plan implementation.
- Monitored vital signs to support ongoing patient assessment processes.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, nutrition needs, and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes through strong communication.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Reported symptoms and vital sign changes to primary care doctors, patients, and families accurately.
- Prioritized workloads based on clinical situations while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Chief Scribe
Emergency Department of UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Hired, trained, and managed 15+ other employees
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
- Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
- Generated quality improvement reports for upper management
- Scribe | May 2012- June 2015
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Scribe
Emergency Department of UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland, MD
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Ensured HIPAA compliance across all documentation processes.
- Documented comprehensive electronic medical records during patient visits with physicians.
- Analyzed clinical notes to identify areas needing clarification or additional detail.
- Performed quality assurance reviews for documentation accuracy prior to final submission.
- Coordinated workflows among multiple providers within clinic settings.
- Adapted swiftly to evolving healthcare technologies and practices.
- Leveraged strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively under pressure.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peace Healthcare at Lions Center
Cumberland, MD
12.2013 - 02.2014
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented every aspect of a patient's electronic medical record when seen by a physician.
- Advanced Medical Terminology knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2015
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Trauma management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Diagnostic testing
- Treatment planning
- Patient education
- Advanced physical examination
- Therapeutic interventions
- Differential diagnosis
- Licensed registered nurse
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- RN License (2015-present)
- ACLS (2015-present)
- BLS (2015-present)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Clinical Rotations
Family Practice: 450 hours
Acute Care: 135 hours
Women's Health: 90 hours
Pediatrics: 90 hours
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centurion Correctional Healthcare
03.2023 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
UPMC Western Maryland
07.2015 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peace Healthcare at Lions Center
12.2013 - 02.2014
Chief Scribe
Emergency Department of UPMC Western Maryland
11.2013 - 06.2015
Scribe
Emergency Department of UPMC Western Maryland
05.2012 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland