Katelyn Burch
Springfield,SD
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with five years of experience within the post acute setting, managing to care. Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. Previous experience of 5 years as a registered nurse with in the nursing home and acute inpatient setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Practitioner
AGACNP-BC, Sanford USD Medical Center/Post Acute and Community Services Clinic
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2019 - 07.2024
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- In the post-acute setting, many patients requiring higher level management of care as a continuum from the hospital stay
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Management of Acute and Chronic medical conditions in the geriatric population.
- Monitored patient progress towards therapeutic goals.
- Evaluated results from laboratory tests and imaging studies.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to prescribing medications or treatments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, depression and anxiety disorders.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests as needed.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Salary: $115,000
Registered Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to 5-6 patients per shift
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Managed care for post-operative and step down ICU/neuro patients through discharge.
- Annual income:$45,000
Education
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD01.2012
Certification
- Adult Geriatric/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, ANCC - 2018 (Current)
- BLS/CPR. American Heart Association - 2023 (Current)
- Licensed Adult Geriatric/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, South Dakota -2018 (Current)
- Licensed Registered Nurse, South Dakota -2012 (Current)
Timeline
Certified Nurse Practitioner
AGACNP-BC, Sanford USD Medical Center/Post Acute and Community Services Clinic
02.2019 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Sanford USD Medical Center
05.2013 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University