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Kate Gastinger

Dripping Springs,TX

Summary

Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience providing primary care to adults, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Organized, friendly, and dependable provider who is focused on patient safety and increasing the quality of patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Happy Health And Wellness
10.2023 - Current

Functional Integrative medicine, primary care, IV therapy. Managed clinic as the sole provider.

Nurse Practitioner

Austin Diagnostic Clinic
03.2022 - Current
  • Treated patients with compassion and listened intently to their concerns.
  • Collaborated with four physicians to determine best course of treatment for patients.
  • Used critical thinking to effectively assess and treat adult patients with multiple comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

Nurse Practitioner

Austin Geriatric Specialists
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw the care of frail, elderly patients in the Assisted Living and Home setting
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.

Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2021
  • Worked as RN in fast-paced perioperative department getting patients prepared for surgery in timely and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington College of Nursing
Arlington, TX
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing
Houston, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
08.2013

Skills

  • Physical Examinations
  • Specialist Referrals
  • Test Results Interpretation
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Primary and Preventive Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • IV therapy

Certification

  • ANCC FNP certification, license number 2021162104, expires May 2025
  • RN Licensure License number 881500, expires May 2025
  • BLS certified, expires April 2025

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Happy Health And Wellness
10.2023 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Austin Geriatric Specialists
04.2023 - 10.2023

Nurse Practitioner

Austin Diagnostic Clinic
03.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Houston Methodist Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas A&M University
Kate Gastinger