Kate Sugden
Olathe
Summary
Dynamic Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner at Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City, adept in strategic decision-making and empathetic communication. Proven track record in developing tailored care plans and managing complex medication regimens, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and acute care expertise. Committed to ongoing professional development and excellence in critical care monitoring.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City
Overland Park
04.2024 - Current
- Performs physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Develops tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Maintain detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Prescribes medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Belton Regional Medical Center
Belton
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of critically ill patients by tracking vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical procedures, and self-care skills.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
Shawnee Mission
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds providing input on diagnosis and treatment options for complex cases.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
University Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered high-quality nursing to critically ill patients across Medical, Cardiac, Surgical Intensive Care Units and Progressive Care Units.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Provided care in a busy critical care float pool that floated between 27-bed CVICU/CVPACU, 20-bed MSTICU, 18-bed NSICU, and 10-bed CICU
- Trained as 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
- Facilitated recovery of patients undergoing intricate cardiac surgeries such as CABG, valve procedures, aneurysm repair, device implantation, and cardiac catheterization
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
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, VA12.2007
Licensed Practical Nursing Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2004
Skills
- Strategic Decision Making
- Empathetic Communicator
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Medication management
- Acute care expertise
- Effective Team Collaborator
- Skilled in Managing Stress
- Adaptable
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Critical care monitoring
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
- Nexplanon Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Associations
- Basic Life Support American Heart Associations
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City
04.2024 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Belton Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
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 - 05.2022
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 Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Johnson County Community College
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