Katherine Brunner

750 clinical hours in various clinical settings:

• Cardiology clinic at McKay Dee Hospital, Ogden, UT with Kim Allen, NP
• Endocrinology clinic at South Jordan U of U with Pam Phares, NP and Laura Burke, NP;
• Family practice at CopperView Medical Center, S Jordan, UT with Kevin Cottle NP
• Dermatology clinic at McKay Dee Hospital, Ogden, UT with Karlee Kaughman PA
• OBGYN clinic at Granger Medical Center Riverton, UT with Dr Christopher Hutchison
• Family practice clinic at South Jordan U of U with Catherine Platt, PA
• Pediatric clinic at Hill Air Force, Clearfield, UT with Dr. Andrew Christensen.
• Urgent Care at Intermountain Instacares, SLC, UT with Lindsay Royer, NP

• Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
• Triaged incoming patients and determined appropriate level of care needed.
• Served as clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in addressing challenging patient situations or complex medical issues.
• Supported physicians and staff in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Provided skilled, timely, level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.

• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience across all aspects of care delivery.
• Championed infection control measures within unit, contributing to reduced hospital-acquired infection rates over time.
• Improved practice efficiency by implementing new operational processes and streamlining workflows.
• Led staff development programs, fostering culture of continuous learning among nursing team members.

• Worked as registered nurse on various Labor and Delivery units within Salt Lake City Valley
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to inform targeted interventions.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborns following delivery.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent patient care and education across various departments including NICU, L&D, and Postpartum Units.
• Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
• Contributed to hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in nursing education.
• Led development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.

• Floated to several Labor and Delivery units within Salt Lake City Valley
• Cared for patients during labor, delivery, and recovery.

• Cared for mothers during their labor, delivery, and recovery.

• Took care of patients with coronary artery disease and provided post-operative care for cardiovascular procedures including coronary bypass, stent placement, and heart transplants.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making decisions related to patient care, resulting in timely interventions and improved outcomes for high-risk patients.