KAREN CULBERTSON
Junction City,USA
Summary
Over two decades of experience working as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Highly skilled in diagnosis, delivering urgent care, and implementing preventive medicine. A proven leader in healthcare, known for an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care and health outcomes. Passionate about fostering a positive, efficient, patient-centered environment. I strive to stay at the forefront of the medical field, I continually update my professional knowledge and skills, and am a firm believer in evidence-based practice. Seeking a challenging role to utilize and further develop these skills.
Qualified [Desired Position] with robust background in family healthcare. Expertise includes comprehensive patient assessments and personalized care plans, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in patient education and chronic disease management
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Irwin Army Community Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2025
- Managed medical and psychological illnesses for a patient empanelment of 1700 beneficiaries in a Primary Care Clinic as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. Identified the need for and accurately ordered laboratory and radiographic studies, ensuring patients were referred to a higher level of care within an acceptable time frame based on their condition. Applied laboratory and radiographic results to diagnose, treat, and manage patient care. Showed a deep understanding of pharmacology, issuing appropriate prescriptions for medications, including controlled substances. Effectively utilized evidence-based medical standards of practice and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines.
- Managed a large panel of patients, providing comprehensive medical and psychological care
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of pharmacology by issuing appropriate prescriptions, including controlled substances, for effective patient treatment.
- Successfully referred patients to the correct specialty clinic within an acceptable time frame, ensuring efficient and effective continuity of care.
- Utilized evidence-based medical standards of practice and nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines to deliver high-quality healthcare.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Occupational Health
Irwin Army Community Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Managed an Occupational Health clinic, providing care for a population of 3,500 civilian employees. Routine practice involved physical assessments for pre-employment evaluations, periodic medical surveillance, and return-to-work assessments. Implemented a variety of health maintenance programs, including vision, hearing, and respiratory conservation programs. Reviewed employee duties to evaluate occupational exposure to hazards, promoting safety at all times. Counseled clients on foreign travel, provided necessary immunizations and health information, and served as an adviser on medical readiness. Also gained experience in an Urgent Care Clinic, covering weekend shifts.
Chief, Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine/Occupational Health ARNP
Irwin Army Community Hospital
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Administered an effective disease control program, conducting comprehensive epidemiological investigations and patient assessments. Tracked and analyzed data, provided counseling, education, and case management for individuals exposed to or infected with various communicable diseases including STIs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Rabies, and Influenza. Additionally, offered assistance to patients seeking to quit tobacco use.
Primary Care Clinic Chief
Irwin Army Community Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2004
- In the role of Clinic Director, I Supervised 3 physicians and 3 mid-level providers along with their support staff, ensuring safe, quality care for over 12,000 beneficiaries. Comprehensive primary care services were provided to 400-500 patients monthly. Education and counseling on a variety of topics were also provided, while collaboration with other members of the health care team was maintained.
Medical Department Nursing Supervisor/ARNP
Ireland Army Community Hospital
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Oversaw clinical operations in a 92-bed hospital, providing services to 120,000 beneficiaries across a 7-state region. Managed a Level II emergency department, seven ambulatory care clinics, and three outlying health clinics. Mentored and supervised 138 nursing personnel, ensuring optimal patient care, readiness, education, and resource management. Additionally, I spent approximately 8 hours per week working as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Madigan Army Medical Center
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Delivered comprehensive health care and direct management to patients with cardiovascular disease in a Cardiology Clinic. I identified acute and complex medical issues, formulating treatment plans that included prescribing medication and educating patients and their families. Coordinated and managed a Congestive Heart Failure Clinic, overseeing the care of over 60 patients with severe CHF. Additionally, managed an anticoagulation clinic for over 600 outpatients.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Madigan Army Medical Center(MAMC)
01.1997 - 07.1999
- Provided primary care to Active Duty Soldiers in the Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic, ensuring their health and readiness for duty. Ensured weekend medical coverage for both prisoners and guards at a regional confinement facility, maintaining safety and health standards. Delivered care to patients of all ages in a Family Practice Clinic, demonstrating versatility and comprehensive healthcare knowledge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA, USABachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI, USASkills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Preventive healthcare
- Quality improvement
- Treatment plan development
- Patient assessment
- Geriatric care
- Therapeutic intervention
- Clinical decision making
- Attention to detail
- Patient safety
- Patient care coordination
- Healthcare education
- Infection control
Certification
- Licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Kansas, active 05/23/2025 – 05/2027
- ANCC Board Certification valid from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2027
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Irwin Army Community Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2025
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Occupational Health
Irwin Army Community Hospital
11.2009 - 06.2016
Chief, Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine/Occupational Health ARNP
Irwin Army Community Hospital
12.2008 - 10.2009
Primary Care Clinic Chief
Irwin Army Community Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2004
Medical Department Nursing Supervisor/ARNP
Ireland Army Community Hospital
07.2000 - 07.2002
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Madigan Army Medical Center
08.1999 - 06.2000
Family Nurse Practitioner
Madigan Army Medical Center(MAMC)
01.1997 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
Master of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Genesis, Cerner EMR, Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV), MICROSOFT Office
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, Madigan Army Medical Center: Led a healthcare team in managing a clinic specializing in congestive heart failure, improving overall patient outcomes, also completed GXT stress tests. Managed the Anti-coagulation Clinic
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC): Coordinated and provided primary healthcare services to active military members, ensuring optimal health and readiness for duty.
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC): Managed and treated a diverse patient population in a Family Practice Clinic, successfully addressing a wide range of healthcare needs.
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Clinic Chief, Irwin Army Community Hospital: Developed and implemented education and counseling programs on various health topics, contributing to improved community health knowledge
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Irwin Army Community Hospital: Implemented effective diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies for patient care based on accurate interpretation of laboratory and radiographic results