Ba Kimberly Betz Bsn, Rn

Kimberly Betz, BA, BSN, RN has a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. Kimberly started their career as a Head Lifeguard for the Department of Defense in 2007, where they focused on implementing injury prevention strategies and training employees in water safety. Kimberly then worked as a Service Delivery Manager for the American Red Cross Northeast Florida Chapter, managing health and safety classes and instructors.

In 2011, Kimberly worked as a Student Nurse at various healthcare facilities, including Baptist Health, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Orange Park Medical Center, and Riverpoint Behavioral. During this time, they provided client-focused nursing care and implemented safe medication administration practices.

Kimberly continued their nursing career at Baptist Health as a CVICU RN, where they instructed hospitalized patients on complication management and prevention, as well as provided post-operative care for cardiovascular surgery clients.

Kimberly also worked as an Instructor Trainer and Logistics Coordinator for the American Red Cross, teaching various courses and managing supply chain functions. Additionally, they served as a Disaster Health Services Volunteer Lead RN for the American Red Cross Northeast Florida Chapter, where they educated clients on medication compliance and provided health assessments and treatments to those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Most recently, Kimberly held positions at Flagler Hospital as a MICU RN, and at River Point Behavioral Health as a Registered Nurse, Staff Development Coordinator/Nurse Educator, and Director of Performance Improvement/Compliance/Staff Development. In these roles, they focused on staff development, compliance, and performance improvement.

Kimberly Betz, BA, BSN, RN completed their Bachelor's in Science (B.S.) degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Florida State College at Jacksonville from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Nursing from the same institution, spanning from 2010 to 2012. Kimberly began their academic journey at the University of Florida, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology and Anthropology, studying from 2000 to 2007.

In addition to their academic achievements, Kimberly Betz has obtained various certifications to further enhance their expertise. In September 2017, they became an ACLS Instructor at the American Heart Association. Kimberly became an Integrated Care/Condolence Team Trainer for the American Red Cross in January 2016 and earned a certification in Psychological First Aid from the same institution in October 2014. Furthermore, they successfully completed training to become a Disaster Health and Sheltering Instructor for the American Red Cross in November 2012. In the same month, they received their Registered Nurse certification from the State of Florida Department of Health. Kimberly also holds a certification as a BLS Instructor from the American Heart Association, obtained in October 2018.

Kimberly Betz has additional certifications that include Advanced Open Water from PADI Scuba and various instructor trainer certifications from the American Red Cross, such as CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider Instructor Trainer, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, and Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer. However, the exact months and years of obtaining these certifications are not specified in the provided information.