Katherine Hettenhaus DNP, CPNP, RN, CPN
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Motivated and conscientious nursing professional with over 5 years of distinguished experience in pediatric critical care nursing at esteemed institutions such as Children's National Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Recently earned a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, specializing in pediatric primary care, driven by a passion to enhance healthcare outcomes for the pediatric population. Seeking a transition into a pediatric nurse practitioner role, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare to pediatric patients and their families, while contributing to the advancement of pediatric healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Rotate between Medical ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, Neonatal ICU, Cardiac ICU, and Emergency Department
- Proficient in central lines, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, external pacing, procedural sedation, chest tubes, nitric oxide, high frequency ventilation, IV drug therapy (including vasoactive and paralytic drips), post-cardiac surgery care, post-transplant care, and complex metabolic/endocrine disorders
- Assist in emergent bedside procedures including intubations, EVD placement, lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, central line and chest tube placements, CPR, and administration of code medications
- Actively participate in continuing education, seminars, professional conferences, certified skills training, and peer mentorship programs
- Preceptor for ICU-CSO.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse II
Children’s National Medical Center
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Lead PICU Skin & Team during monthly skin assessments and charting audits
- Stakeholder for development of PICU early mobilization program
- Accomplished pediatric palliative care training program and member of bereavement committee
- Created and implemented mentor program for new graduate nurses following completion of their orientation
- Presented to hospital leadership evidence-based practice change project for implementation of MRI checklist in ICU
- Three-time DAISY Foundation Award Nominee for exceptional family-centered nursing care
- Preceptor new graduate nurses
- Completed New Graduate Nurse Residency Program and Clinical Advancement Program.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Baylor University
Dallas, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK05.2018
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Student Rotations:
- Bowdoin Street Health Center, Summer of 2022 (150 Hours)
- Pediatric Associates, Fall 2022 (115 hours)
- Boston Children’s Neurosurgery Clinic, Fall 2022, (110 hours)
- Berkshire Health System, Spring 2023 (300 hours)
- Boston Children’s Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center, Summer of 2023 (100 hours)
- Boston Children’s Gastroenterology Clinic, Summer of 2023 (65 hours)
- Boston Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic, Fall of 2023 (225 hours)
Licensure & Certifications
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 202427383
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advance Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
- Registered Nurse, The Massachusetts Board of Nursing, License #: RN2356370
- MA NP License Application Pending
Scholarly Activities & Publications
Presenter, National Association of School Nursing (NASN) Conference
- “Human Trafficking: The Role of Nurses in School Setting”
Presenter, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Oklahoma Chapter Conference
- “Identifying and Responding to Human Trafficking in the Clinical Setting”
Co-Author, NASN School Nurse Journal
- “Child Trafficking: What School Nurses Need to Know”
Co-Author, Journal of School Nursing
- “Empowering School Nurses: Enhancing Child Trafficking Awareness & Preparedness in American Public Schools”
Co-Author, Journal of Pediatric Healthcare
- “Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in Clinical Care Environments: A Pediatric Primary Care Case Study”
Certification
- PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Community Service
Court Appointed Special Advocate 08/2019-10/2021
Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), Arlington, VA,
- Appointed by judges to advocate for abused and neglected children in court and other community settings
- Authored detailed reports of findings to Virginia court system, contributed to treatment team meetings, and lead various meetings with stakeholders of each case
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Society of Pediatric Nurses
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Boston Children’s Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse II
Children’s National Medical Center
08.2018 - 09.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma
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