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Kari Whitney, NP-C

Orrington,Maine

Summary

Thoughtful Nurse Practitioner with 5+ years of comprehensive experience providing outstanding and compassionate patient centered care. Known for noteworthy interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation. In-depth knowledge of Epic.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner

St. Joseph Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans for a variety of Rheumatological conditions.
  • Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Palliative Care & Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Conducted community based Palliative Care consultations for patients living with chronic and end of life medical conditions.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
  • Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
  • Performed Face to Face Hospice Recertification visits for end of life patients ensuring they met Hospice criteria.

Education

MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing
Worcester
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Women's Studies

Wheelock College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • ELNEC Train-the-Trainer
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Advance Directives
  • POLST Forms
  • Goals of Care Conversations
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Telehealth Proficiency
  • Corticosteroid Joint Injections

Additional Information

  • End-Of-Life Nursing Education Consortium's (ELNEC) Trainer June 2024


Certification

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, State of Maine, issued, 10/2018, current
  • Registered Nurse License, State of Maine, issued 03/2018, current

Timeline

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner

St. Joseph Healthcare
10.2021 - Current

Palliative Care & Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
10.2018 - 09.2021

MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Women's Studies

Wheelock College

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