Kate Sugden
Summary
Motivated and diligent Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate actively seeking a dynamic healthcare role to apply and further develop clinical skills gained through rigorous academic training. Eager to embark on the journey toward board certification while contributing as a valuable member of a healthcare team. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations and dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Belton Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of critically ill patients, monitoring vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voice is heard in care decisions and treatment plans.
- Proficient in using and interpreting ECG and hemodynamic monitoring.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, surgeons, and respiratory therapists.
- Monitoring telemetry and identifying abnormalities.
- Accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
University Health Truman Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Provide high-level nursing care to critically ill patients in various critical care units, such as Medical Intensive Care Units (MICU), Cardiac Intensive Care Units (CICU), Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU), and Progressive Care Units (PCU).
- Administering and titrating medications specific to cardiovascular conditions.
- Respond to emergencies and crises, including code situations, in a calm and organized manner.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Saint Luke's Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Provided care in a busy critical care float pool that floated between a 27-bed CVICU/CVPACU, 20-bed MSTICU, 18-bed NSICU, and a 10-bed CICU.
- Trained as an open heart recovery nurse managing Swan Ganz catheters, central & arterial lines, temporary epicardial pacemakers, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), chest tubes, feeding tubes, and wound vacs.
- Competent in managing patients on mechanical ventilation.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
Kansas City, MO12.2018
Diploma - Nursing
Sentara School of Health Professions
Chesapeake, VA12.2005
Licensed Practical Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2004
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Expertise
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Prescription Management
- Collaborative Team Player
- Stress Management
- Adaptable
- Effective Time Management
- Clear and Effective Communication
- Continuous Learning
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Associations
- Basic Life Support American Heart Associations
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certified
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Belton Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
10.2022 - 01.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
University Health Truman Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Saint Luke's Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences
Diploma - Nursing
Sentara School of Health Professions
Licensed Practical Nursing
Johnson County Community College
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