Open To Work
Catherine Lynn
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Certified nurse practitioner with expertise in rheumatology and auto immune diseases. Skilled in diagnosis and treatment protocols. Excellent in establishing patient rapport through medical competence, trust and integrity. Proven team player in a hospital or clinical setting,
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates
Mesa, AZ
07.2006 - 01.2026
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations, physical exams and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with rheumatologists to coordinate patient treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on disease management and medication adherence practices.
- Performed joint injections.
- Proficient and regularly performed assessments for rheumatological trials.
Nurse Practitioner
Neuromuscular Research Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Evaluation and treatment of adult patients with neuromuscular disorder.
- General clinical neurology
- Participated in clinical trials
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Arizona Burn Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Expertise in the management and direct patient care of the acutely burned adult and pediatric populations
- Assisted in the implementation and routine drug and alcohol testing in the Arizona Burn Center.
Home Health Registered Nurse Infusion Specialist
Genteva Health Services
Phoenix, Arizona
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Successful home health infusion specialist with the adult and pediatric population
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Barrows Neurological Institute
Phoenix, AZ
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Expertise as a scrub and circulating nurse in neurological surgery
- Surgical expertise with trauma, acute and chronic disease process involving the brain and spinal cord
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
06.1986 - 01.1991
- Direct patient care of critical pediatric patients involved in trauma, open heart surgery, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, drowning, and transplant situations.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 09.2000 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 09.1982 - 06.1986
Skills
- Performed detailed evaluation and physical exam in rheumatological patients
- Personable and excellent bedside manner in all the areas and locations I have worked at including ICU’s, surgery and home heath
- Established patient rapport through medical competence, trust and integrity,
- Graduated with honors with a 40 GPA
Certification
- Licensure:
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner prescribing and dispensing through ANCC (American Nurses Credential Center). 11/2005 to present. AZ #2159
- Registered Nurse RN 060356. 8/22/86- 4/1/30
- Member of American College of Rheumatology
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$1000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Nurse Practitioner
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates
07.2006 - 01.2026
Nurse Practitioner
Neuromuscular Research Center
04.2005 - 06.2006
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Arizona Burn Center
01.2001 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Arizona State University
09.2000 - 04.2005
Home Health Registered Nurse Infusion Specialist
Genteva Health Services
01.1995 - 01.2000
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Barrows Neurological Institute
01.1991 - 01.1995
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
06.1986 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
09.1982 - 06.1986