KARI L. HURT
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 7 years of experience specializing in hepatology and liver transplantation. Highly skilled in managing complex cirrhosis, MASH, hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, and pre/post transplant care, including immunosuppression management and complication surveillance. Dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care to improve quality of life and optimize long-term outcomes for transplant recipients and chronic liver disease patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Transplant Hepatology
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and care coordination of liver transplant and general hepatology patient population in high volume outpatient setting
- Management of hepatocellular carcinoma patient population, including evaluation for locoregional therapies
- Perform history & physical exams, prescribe and manage medications and therapies when appropriate
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests (elastography, liver biopsy, labs/imaging) and interpret results for treatment planning
- Provide patient education on diagnoses and plan of care
- Active participation in multidisciplinary liver transplant selection committees and tumor board conferences
- Oversight of multiple nurse coordinators
- Provide on-call coverage for above patient population
- Conduct peer to peer reviews/insurance-driven pre-authorization discussions for diagnostic tests/imaging
Staff RN, Cardiac Step-Down
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided nursing care to high acuity perioperative cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, including those with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
- Monitored telemetry, hemodynamic status, daily weights, labs, and intake and output
- Performed assessments and routine dressing changes, administered medications, removed JP drains/chest tubes, monitoring and after-care of pacing wire removal, and developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Provided patient and family education on diagnoses and plan of care
- Precepted student and new graduate nurses
Telemetry RN
U.S. Nursing
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Provided nursing care to telemetry and medical-surgical patients, performed physical assessments, medication administration, Foley catheter insertion and care, and patient and family education during week long job action.
Staff RN/Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-Down
Medical Center Navicent Health
02.2008 - 07.2012
- Provided patient education and nursing care of perioperative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients, and cardiology patients
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Performed routine dressing changes and administered medications via IV, oral, and IM and monitored responses
- Worked in charge nurse role managing 24-bed unit, supervised and assisted nursing staff, ensured staffing needs were met based on census and acuity
- Precepted student and new graduate nurses
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA12-2007
Skills
- Chronic condition management
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Precepting
- Medication management
- Clinical decision making
- Patient-centered care
- EMR software proficiency (Epic)
- Adaptability/flexibility
Affiliations
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia (UAPRN), 2018
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, Epsilon Alpha Chapter, 2018
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse (Georgia), 2008 - Present
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), 2018 - Present
- Registered Nurse (California), 2011 - Present
- Registered Nurse (New York), 2015 - Present
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 2018 - Present
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse Certification (PCCN), 2013
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2008 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2007 - Present
Accomplishments
- Lettie Pate Whitehead Nursing Scholarship Recipient, 2007 & 2017
- William C. “Bill” Sparrow Endowed Scholarship Recipient, 2017
- Piedmont Healthcare 5 Years of Service Award, 2017
- Piedmont Healthcare 10 Years of Service Award, 2022
- Piedmont 360 Employee Recognition, 2013-2017
- Central GA Health System 5 Years of Service Award, 2011
- HOPE Scholarship Recipient, 2003-2007
Volunteer Experience
- Local church health fair, Milledgeville, GA - conducted screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI), provided information on nutrition and exercise, heart health, diabetes, and stroke prevention, 2019
- Open Hand Atlanta, Atlanta, GA - medically tailored meal packing, 2016
- Kaolin Festival, Sandersville, GA - conducted blood pressure screenings, 2010 - 2014
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Transplant Hepatology
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Telemetry RN
U.S. Nursing
01.2015 - 01.2015
Staff RN, Cardiac Step-Down
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2019
Staff RN/Charge Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-Down
Medical Center Navicent Health
02.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College and State University
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgia State University