Kari Faulkner
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
I am a highly motivated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner student seeking a clinical preceptorship with an emphasis on Family Practice/Primary Care. I possess a strong commitment to providing comprehensive education to patients and their families. I care deeply for this community, and I firmly believe in fostering a safe and inclusive environment for diverse populations. I look forward to the transition from Registered Nurse to Family Nurse Practitioner, as this advancement will allow me to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and cost-effective care to our deserving and underserved communities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Children's Medical Group Specialty Care Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Acted as sole RN and helped launch Valley Children's Medical Group Specialty Care Center in Bakersfield, CA.
- Specialty care included pediatric cardiology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, pediatric urology, pediatric hematology, pediatric otolaryngology, pediatric nephrology, and pediatric orthopaedics.
- Performed busy phone triage for multiple pediatric specialty patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications using proper technique and documented as prescribed by the provider.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Communicated plan of care to patients and families as directed by provider, including test results, scheduling of specialized tests, treatment modalities, setting up home therapies for patient use, prescription drug instructions and other patient education.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
Labor & Delivery Nurse
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Managed patient care in pre-operative, operative, and recovery stages.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions.
- Gave competent care for patients under general and regional anesthesia.
- Utilized evidence-based research when educating my patients and their families.
- Provided appropriate family centered care to a diverse socio-economic population.
- Proactively maintained a Baby Friendly environment, including immediate skin to skin.
- Cared for patients requiring fetal assessment and fetal monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored vital signs.
- Assisted physicians during delivery, treatment, examination and surgical procedures.
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient conditions as appropriate utilizing computerized EMR; Epic, Cerner, Meditech.
- Provided care to patients who had complications of pregnancy requiring hospitalization.
- Acted as Versant RN New Grad Residency Preceptor.
Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse II
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Assumed the responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care.
- Made clinical judgments and carried out related nursing intervention using the nursing process without supervision.
- Applied clinical knowledge regarding standard pattern of care to consolidate interventions for time and cost savings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements in patient assignment making delegation of tasks, documentation.
- Coordinated care for the patient and delivery team.
- Provided a commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
Yeoman Petty Officer 2nd Class
US Coast Guard
01.2000 - 01.2004
Leading Seaman
US Coast Guard Cutter Tybee
01.1999 - 01.2000
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
San Diego, CA08.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Grand Canyon University
11.2022
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College
12.2010
US Coast Guard Yeoman 'A' School - undefined
Pacific Area Training Team
01.2000
US Coast Guard Boot Camp - undefined
US Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May, NJ01.1999
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Children's Medical Group Specialty Care Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2017
Labor & Delivery Clinical Nurse II
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2013
Labor & Delivery Nurse
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Yeoman Petty Officer 2nd Class
US Coast Guard
01.2000 - 01.2004
Leading Seaman
US Coast Guard Cutter Tybee
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College
US Coast Guard Yeoman 'A' School - undefined
Pacific Area Training Team
US Coast Guard Boot Camp - undefined
US Coast Guard Training Center
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University
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