Curriculum Vitae
Joy Davis Kimbrell, DNP, RN, CNE
Resources for Nursing Education Online
Education
| INSTITUTION | DATES ATTENDED | DEGREE OBTAINED |
| Union University Jackson, TN |
2013-2015 | Doctorate of Nursing Practice |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN |
1986-88 | Master of Science in Nursing |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN |
1977-80 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN |
1974-76 | Associate Degree in Nursing |
Professional Registration
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Registered Nurse, Tennessee
Professional Certifications
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CNE (Certified Nurse Educator) National League for Nursing 2015-2020
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CCRN (National Critical Care Nurse Certification) American Association of Critical Care Nurses 1988-2000
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Board eligible, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
American Heart Association
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ACLS Provider - 1988-2001
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ACLS Instructor (1992-1998)
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BLS Provider (1976-present)
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BLS Instructor (1991-1996)
Honors
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Recipient of the Union University School of Nursing Graduate Nursing Program’s Academic Excellence Award for demonstrating the highest level of academic excellence in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. May 2015.
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Finalist for March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year Award in Education, December 2012. Nominated by Dean Bach and Associate Dean Kohal.
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Recipient of the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence- or “Teacher of the Year” at the May 2012 commencement, Cumberland University.
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Selected as the School of Nursing's representative for Cumberland University's Most Outstanding Faculty for 2010.
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Selected by the May 2008 and May 2009 BSN graduating classes at Cumberland University for an award as their favorite part-time instructor.
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Selected by the May 1998 BSN graduating class at Belmont University to be the faculty keynote speaker for the Pinning Ceremony.
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Selected by the December 1998 and May 1999 BSN graduating classes at Belmont University to bestow their school pin on each graduate.
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ACLS Affiliate Faculty for Middle Tennessee Region, 1994-1996.
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Elected Chair, Graduate Nursing Council, Vanderbilt University, 1986-87.
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Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing; 1986-2002.
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Outstanding Young Women of America, 1984
Professional Experience
| INSTITUTION | DATES | POSITION |
| Resources for Nursing Education Online Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Online Course (Approved for 28 contact hours) |
July 1999-Present | Developer, Owner, and Education Consultant |
| Jeanette Rudy School of Nursing Cumberland University Lebanon, TN |
August 2005-May 2010 August 2010-September 2011 October 2011-2012
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Instructor Adjunct Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, Director, Center for Nursing
Success |
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August 1999-December 2009 |
Adjunct Instructor,
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June 1996-September 1998 |
Staff Nurse—Flex Pool Medical/Surgical ICU |
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August 1995-August 1996 |
Adjunct Instructor,
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Donelson Hospital/Summit Medical Center |
February 1989-July 1995 |
Critical Care Clinical Nurse
Specialist/Nursing Education Department |
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Donelson Hospital/Summit Medical Center |
April 1986-July 1995 |
Staff Nurse—PRN Surgical Intensive Care Unit |
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April 1989-August 1996 |
Adjunct Instructor Department of Physiological
Nursing MSN Program |
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TransMed |
February 1984-January 1986 |
4/85-1/86 – Part-time consultant |
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Hyperbaric Medicine Service |
October 1983-November 1984 |
Registered Nurse |
| Parkview Medical Center Nashville, TN |
September 1981-October 1983 |
Registered Nurse Clinician |
| Holston Valley Community Hospital Kingsport, TN | June 1976-July 1981 |
1/81-7/81
RN Metabolic Support Service 7/77-1/81 Charge/Acting Head Nurse-Intensive Care Unit & Open Heart Surgery ICU 6/76-7/77 Staff/Charge Nurse Medical Surgical Floor |
Publications
Kimbrell, J., & Powers, C. (2015). Can Nurses In a Christian Environment Make a Difference in Educating People About “The Talk?”. Tennessee Nurses Association Foundation. Under Review
Kimbrell, J.D. (2014). Pacemaker module. Lesson 10. Resources for Nursing Education Online. Basic Arrhythmia Course. WEB Course. http://www.rnedonline.org/
Kimbrell, J.D. (2014). Resources for Nursing Education Online. Basic Arrhythmia Course. 28 contact hours. WEB Course. http://www.rnedonline.org/ Revised annually 1999-present.
Kimbrell, J.D. (1999).
Revisions (2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009)
Basic Arrhythmia Course.
Two college credit hour course developed for the internet
http://www.belmontnursing.com/363.htm
Kimbrell, J.D. (1996). Alterations in Metabolism. In V.H. Secor (Ed), Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, 2nd Edition. St. Louis: Mosby.
Kimbrell, J.D. (1993). Acquired Coagulopathies. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 5(3), 453-458.
Kimbrell, J.D. (1992). Alterations in Metabolism. In V.B. Huddleston (Ed), Multisystem Organ Failure (pp. 125-139). St. Louis: Mosby Year Book.
Pemerton, P. & Kimbrell, J.D. (1991). Basic Arrhythmia Self-Paced Course. Unpublished workbook utilized throughout the Nashville Columbia/HCA market.
Kimbrell, J.D. (1988). Development of a Structured Pretreatment Orientation Program For Patients Undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment. Thesis Project, Nashville: Vanderbilt University.
Presentations (Partial listing only)
Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation.
Three Day Workshop.
Presented at
Basic Telemetry Overview Workshop.
Presented at
Shock.
Presented at
Care of the Patient With GI and Esophageal
Bleeding.
Presented at
Acute Pancreatitis.
Presented at
Hepatic Failure.
Presented at
Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs. Hyperlycemic
Hyperosmolar Nonketosis.
Presented at
Care of the Patient Experiencing Cardiac
Dysrhythmias. Presented
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Care of the Patient Requiring Cardiac Monitoring.
Presented at
Mock Code.
Presented at
Professionalism.
Presented at
Assessment of the Cardiac System.
Presented at
Care of the Patient Experiencing Hypovolemic
Shock. Presented
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Reach for the Horizon.
Keynote Address.
Presented at the Pinning Ceremony for BSN graduating class;
Upper GI Bleeding.
Presented at the
CCRN Review.
The Gastrointestinal System.
Half-day seminar.
Presented at the
12-Lead EKG (16 hr course).
Bundle Branch Blocks; Injury, Ischemia & Infarction Patterns.
Presented to
Basic Arrhythmia Course (24 hour course). Presented to Columbia/HCA RNs; 1992-1995 (2 times yearly).
GI System (16 hour lecture).
Presented at the Critical Care Core Course—
Vasoactive Drugs and Drug Calculations. Presented to HCA Critical Care Orientation Program; 1993 (presented three times).
Basic Hemodynamic Monitoring Workshop. (8
hour workshop). Presented to
Critical Care Nurses @
Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring Workshop (8
hour workshop). Presented to
Critical Care Nurses at
Principles of Adult Learning. Presented at the Preceptor Workshop. Donelson Hospital/Summit Medical Center; 1990-1995.
Nurse Refresher Workshop. Presented Physical Assessment, Nursing Process & Chest Drainage. 1991-1993; Presented four times per year.
Development of a Clinical Ladder.
Presented at TSCASHET Spring Workshop,
Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Course coordinator, instructor & lecturer;
Alterations in Nutritional Requirements.
Presented to BSN students.
Alterations in Nutritional Requirements.
Presented to MSN students.
Cardiovascular System.
Presented to senior BSN Critical Care Nursing Students;
Hemodynamic Monitoring.
Presented to senior BSN Critical Care Nursing Students;
Nursing Process/Nursing Documentation Workshop.
Presented at
Critical Care Lectures/In-services (Partial listing only)
Basic Arrhythmias
Reading EKG’s—The Basics
Management of Radial Arterial Lines
Temporary Pacemakers
Vasoactive Drug Calculations
Fluid Volume deficit/Excess
Hemodialysis
Electrolyte Imbalances
Chest Drainage
Physical Assessment
Mechanical Ventilation
Malignant Hyperthermia
Defibrillation/Cardioversion
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Psychosocial Needs of Critical Care Families
Professionalism
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
Mock codes/Mock Mega Codes
Education Needs of MI patients
Intracranial pressure Monitoring
Hemodynamic Monitoring
SVO2 Monitoring
External Pacemakers
Professional Organizations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses; 1977-present
American Nurses Association; 1995-2000
Middle Tennessee Chapter, American Association of Critical Care Nurses (1988-1995)
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Program Committee: 1988-91
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Spring Workshop Planning Committee: 1989, 1990, 1993; Chair 1994 held at Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN.
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Board of Directors: 1991-93.
Sigma Theta Tau; Iota Chapter 1986-1995
Omicron Phi, Charter Member 1998
University Service
Curriculum Committee, 2007-2010, Jeanette Rudy School of Nursing, Cumberland University
Admissions/Progression Committee Advisor, 2008, Jeanette Rudy School of Nursing, Cumberland University
Teaching Center Advisory Board, 1997-1999, School of Nursing, Belmont University
Admissions/Progression Committee, 1996-2000, School of Nursing, Belmont University
Technology Team, 1997-2000, School of Nursing, Belmont University
RN-to-BSN Committee, 1997-2000 , School of Nursing, Belmont University
Scholarship Committee, Chair,1997-2000, School of Nursing, Belmont University
Web Site Developer, 1999-2000, School of Nursing, Belmont University
Advisor for 20-25 undergraduate Nursing students each semester, School of Nursing, Belmont University
Continuing Education
Available on request
References
Available on request