Cindy Carter-Kappus
Bethany Children's Health Center
EL RENO,OK
1
Certification
36
years of professional experience
Experienced with advanced clinical assessments, treatment plans, and patient care. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Work History
Child Neurology APRN
2 Years 4 Months- Led interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans for pediatric patients.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in patient assessment and medication management.
- Enhanced patient care protocols, improving safety and satisfaction among pediatric populations.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and initiated appropriate interventions for diverse medical conditions.
- Collaborated with families to educate on treatment options and promote health literacy in patients.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved clinical outcomes for children in care.
Child Neurology Clinic
4 Years 7 Months- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Pediatric Neurology; Advanced Practice Nurse
29 Years 4 MonthsInpatient Hospitalist Team, Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic, Advanced Practice Nurse
8 YearsCollege of Nursing, faculty
4 YearsTeam Manager, Pediatric Services
11 YearsStaff Nurse, Pediatrics
1 YearEducation
MS - Clinical Nurse Specialist
BSN
Associate Degree - Nursing
Skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Interprofessional collaboration
Clinical judgment
Diagnostic test interpretation
Patient education
Family guidance
Diagnosis and treatment
Medical documentation
Medication prescribing
Telehealth proficiency
Family support
Patient triaging
Diagnostic reasoning
Affiliations
- Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Oklahoma Nurses Association
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
- AAN
- 2011 ANCC Writing Committee
- Executive Committee J.D. McCarty Center
- Evidenced Based Practice Committee
- Functional Neurologic Society
Certification
- CCNS-P American Association Critical Care Nurses
- AACN certification # 00719889, CCNS # 0719889
- Prescriptive Authority: OBNDD, DEA current
- Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist 1998 - current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Research Training Certification
Timeline
Child Neurology APRN
Bethany Children's Health Center
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Child Neurology Clinic
J.D. McCarty Center
07.2019 - 02.2024Read More
College of Nursing, faculty
Oklahoma City Community College
01.2007 - 01.2011Read More
Inpatient Hospitalist Team, Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic, Advanced Practice Nurse
The Children's Center
01.2006 - 01.2014Read More
Team Manager, Pediatric Services
Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2006Read More
Staff Nurse, Pediatrics
Integris Southwest Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1995Read More
Pediatric Neurology; Advanced Practice Nurse
Integris Pediatric Neurology
03.1990 - 07.2019Read More
South Oklahoma City Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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Southern Nazarene University
BSN
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University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
MS from Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Publications
- Management of Fever in Children Accepted for publication by Magnet Conference 2007
- Society of Pediatric Nursing 2007