Kate Erwin
Evansville,IN
Summary
FNP-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Post-Acute Care. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP-C
Deaconess Clinic Nursing Home Partnership
Evansville, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Primary Care
- Palliative Care
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Assess and evaluate patient health status by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Prescribe medications according to evidence-based guidelines and monitored for efficacy and adverse effects.
- Facilitate referrals to specialty providers when necessary for further evaluation or treatment.
- Develop individualized patient plans based on assessment findings, established goals, and anticipated outcomes.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Educate patients about their condition, treatments available, expected outcomes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Neuroscience ICU
Evansville, IN
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Continuous renal replacement therapy trained,
- Code and Rapid response team,
- Behavioral response team.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to promote positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence and professional standards of care.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery.
- Detected emerging fluid and electrolyte imbalances by monitoring fluid intake.
- Identified abnormal respiratory patterns and breathing sounds with regular pulmonary assessments.
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
Certified Phlebotomist
Deaconess Laboratory
Evansville, IN
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions.
- Maintained accuracy and confidentiality through proper chart management in EMR system.
- Monitored patient for adverse reaction and used appropriate intervention.
CNA
Newburgh Healthcare
Evansville, IN
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Memory care unit with specialized dementia care training
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits and social activities.
- Handled non-medical patient care activities and provided laundry and meal assistance.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing, May 2019 -
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2020 -
University of Southern Indiana
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, 2023 -
University of Southern Indiana
Skills
Focused Nurse Practitioner delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment Offers nine years in Healthcare industry environments and top-notch abilities in critical care and post-acute care Trained in Nursing Home Post-Acute Care
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented I feel I could make a valuable contribution to the Deaconess Leadership Council This would be a wonderful opportunity to collaborate, stay up to date on best practices, and contribute to the health system
Willing to take on any task to support team and help Deaconess succeed and provide outstanding patient care Offers strong clinical abilities
Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals Since graduating with my NP degree in August 2023 I have created close working relationships with my team, collaborating providers, within the skilled facilities
Certification
- NIH stroke certified
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- FNP-C
References
- Jill Buttry, MSN, RN, 812-430-4962, Jill.Buttry@deaconess.com
- Dana Lanham, BSN, RN, 812-604-4088, Dana.Lanham@deaconess.com
- Tabatha Roberts, MSN, RN, 270-316-1835, Tabatha.Roberts@deaconess.com
References
Jill Buttry, MSN, RN
Former chief nursing officer
812-430-4962
Jill.Buttry@deaconess.com
Dana Lanham, BSN, RN
Manager
812-604-4088
Dana.Lanham@deaconess.com
Tabatha Roberts, MSN,RN
Team Leader
270-316-1835
Tabatha.Roberts@deaconess.com
Timeline
FNP-C
Deaconess Clinic Nursing Home Partnership
08.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Neuroscience ICU
12.2019 - 08.2023
Certified Phlebotomist
Deaconess Laboratory
12.2016 - 12.2019
CNA
Newburgh Healthcare
12.2014 - 12.2016
Associates of Science in Nursing, May 2019 -
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2020 -
University of Southern Indiana
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, 2023 -
University of Southern Indiana
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