Jade Cates
Dayton
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals optimize their health, improve clinical outcomes, and achieve overall wellness goals. Passionate about building strong therapeutic relationships through trust, empathy, and open communication. Committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care while thoroughly educating, empowering, and supporting patients throughout every stage of their healthcare journey.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Bariatrics and Laparoscopy
Springboro, OH
03.2024 - 07.2026
- Provide comprehensive bariatric and medically based weight-loss care, including GLP-1 therapy, metabolic assessments, and perioperative management
- Collaborate with surgeon and outpatient multidisciplinary teams such as cardiology, psychology, and dieticians to optimize pre- and post- operative outcomes
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records systems for improved efficiency.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Advised and educated patients on personalized nutritional plans, basic exercise management, and long-term weight management regimens
- Managed bariatric and general surgery patients with a focus on safe, efficient, and evidence based plans
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
08.2016 - Current
- Provided high-quality care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting
- Perform comprehensive head to toe assessments, medication management, interpretation of labs, and implementation of evidence- based interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, procedures, treatments, and expectations to optimize outcomes
- Communicate effectively with patients and families during challenging, often life altering situations
- Promote teamwork and leadership by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, acting as a resource for peers, and precepting new ICU staff.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kettering College
Kettering, OH05-2016
Skills
- Comprehensive and advanced patient assessments
- Strong and compassionate communication and bedside manner
- Ordering/Interpreting diagnostic and laboratory testing
- Strong time management/workflow optimization
- Patient education and counseling
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation (Athena and Epic)
- Basic suturing and Incision & Drainage
- GLP-1 therapy management, Bariatric evaluations
- Eversense 365 CGM placement and pairing
- Prior-authorizations and insurance documentation
Certification
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Eversense Certified Provider
Licenses
- Certified Nurse Practitioner-Ohio, Expires Oct 2027
- Registered Nurse-Ohio, Expires Oct 2027
- DEA license, Expires August 2026
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Bariatrics and Laparoscopy
03.2024 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kettering College