Katherine Kulenic
Summary
Accomplished Nurse-practitioner at Southwest Durham Family Medicine with a committed client following, enhancing patient outcomes through expert chronic disease management and interprofessional collaboration. Demonstrated proficiency with compassion providing comprehensive care to a diverse population. Excelled in delivering patient-centered solutions and educational support, significantly improving treatment adherence and health literacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-practitioner
Southwest Durham Family Medicine
05.2010 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Med Health And Hospitals
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 12.2007
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2001
Skills
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Women's health exams including basic GYN exams
- Telehealth Proficiency
- Precepting of APRNs
- Patient Referrals through multiple healthcare systems
- Addiction Treatment Including MAT for Opioid Dependency
- Psychiatric Care
- Critical Thinking
- Procedures: minor suturing, skin biopsies, incision and drainage, EKG administration, intramuscular injections, phlebotomy
Timeline
Nurse-practitioner
Southwest Durham Family Medicine
05.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wake Med Health And Hospitals
01.2007 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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