Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
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Casey Foster

Casey Foster

Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
Kingwood,TX

Summary

Accomplished Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at UT Physicians, adept in contraceptive management and fostering patient education. Excelled in delivering comprehensive care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes through innovative menopause program development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and patient advocacy skills, ensuring high-quality healthcare services.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

UT Physicians
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive care to women across the lifespan, including reproductive, obstetric, and gynecological health.
  • Conducted detailed patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Managed prenatal and postnatal care, offering guidance and support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum periods.
  • Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic conditions related to women's health, such as menstrual disorders, infections, and reproductive health issues.
  • Prescribed medications and developed individualized treatment plans, adhering to evidence-based guidelines.
  • Performed office-based procedures, including IUD insertions, endometrial biopsies, and contraceptive implants.
  • Educated patients on preventative care, healthy lifestyles, and specific women's health issues, including contraception, menopause, and sexual health.
  • Collaborated with OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Helping to initiate a menopause program for the department.

Registered Nurse- Women's Health

UT Physicians
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided specialized nursing care to women in an ambulatory (outpatient) setting, focusing on reproductive, gynecological, and preventive health.
  • Assisted in outpatient procedures such as Pap smears, colposcopies, and minor gynecological surgeries.
  • Administered medications and monitored patients for side effects and effectiveness.
  • Educated patients on a range of women's health topics, including contraception, prenatal care, menopause management, and disease prevention.
  • Coordinated care with OB/GYNs, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment and follow-up care.
  • Managed patient flow and scheduling in a busy clinic environment, ensuring timely and efficient care delivery.
  • Documented patient care and communicated updates to the healthcare team using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Maternal Fetal Medicine Ambulatory Nurse

UTMB Galveston
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments, including monitoring fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and performing non-stress tests (NSTs) and biophysical profiles (BPPs).
  • Assisted maternal-fetal medicine specialists with diagnostic procedures, including ultrasounds, amniocenteses, and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
  • Educated patients and their families about high-risk pregnancy conditions, prenatal care, and treatment plans, ensuring they understood the importance of follow-up and compliance.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary care, including referrals to genetic counseling, nutritionists, and other specialists as needed.

Nurse Supervisor Women's Health Clinic

UTMB Galveston
11.2015 - 07.2018
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Championed the integration of new technology into daily workflows by leading demonstrations, troubleshooting issues as needed, and offering support during the transition phase.
  • Navigated challenging situations involving patients'' families or interdepartmental conflicts with diplomacy and professionalism while maintaining focus on delivering optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Nurse Leadership And Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Health

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

Contraceptive Management

Family planning counseling

Postpartum Care

Sexual Health Education

Menopause Management

Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment

Pap Smear Interpretation

Endometriosis Management

Adolescent Health Care

Patient Education

Accomplishments

Recipient of the 2023 Irwin J Kerber Scholarship for Special Interest in Menopause Care

Certification

Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

Affiliations

North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

-Member


International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)

-Member

-Education Committee


Obesity Medicine Association

-Member


Timeline

Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

08-2024

Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

UT Physicians
08.2023 - Current

Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC)

01-2023

Registered Nurse- Women's Health

UT Physicians
02.2022 - 08.2023

Maternal Fetal Medicine Ambulatory Nurse

UTMB Galveston
01.2019 - 10.2020

Nurse Supervisor Women's Health Clinic

UTMB Galveston
11.2015 - 07.2018

Post Graduate Certificate - Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Nurse Leadership And Management

Western Governors University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Medical Branch
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Health

Texas Tech University
05.2001 -
Casey FosterWomens Health Nurse Practitioner