Katherine Neph

• Nurse participant in developing and implementing one of the only Outpatient Infusion Centers for Migraine treatment and prevention in the Midwest.
• Provided high level of quality care to diverse populations while triaging based on acuity and appropriate interventions prescribed.
• Effective communicator with Headache Team members and Multidisciplinary departments to provide the best care for patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals undergoing intravenous treatment for migraine.
• Monitored patient reactions during and after administering medications and IV therapies. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies based on patient response.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Providing timely and level-headed emergency response.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Gave advice where appropriate, consulted with provider as needed.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Submitted prior authorization requests for procedures and medications. Authored and submitted appeal letters for denials of same.
• Provided refills of medications under nurse refill protocol.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery, including weekly headache team meetings.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of all new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Lead travel consultant to patients of all ages who traveled to underdeveloped countries under the direction of the physician in charge of the travel clinic.

• Coordinated services between Henry Ford's Columbus Center and Detroit Quick Care Clinic and Pierson Clinic for telemedicine consultation.
• Reviewed MCIR records, worked with management and billing departments to capture current market pricing, coordinating and implementing use of yellow fever vaccine through the FDA’s Expanded Access Investigational Program when FDA approved Yellow Fever vaccine was unavailable,
• Trained 3 new travel clinic staff.
• Implemented the barcoding program for the internal medicine department.

• Provided pre- and post-procedure

care and for endoscopy patients, including history and assessment, IV insertion and discontinuation,

• Performed specimen collection.
• Administered conscious sedation for endoscopy patients.

during endoscopic procedures.

• Performed and cared for patients receiving Biologic infusions and liver procedures.

• Provided expert patient care to pediatric patients.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans, including immunizations to children and adults
• Completed referrals to specialists, phone advice, asthma care teaching, ordered immunizations and supplies.
• Immunization instructor for new RN and MA outpatient orientation.
• Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for pediatric patient assessment and emergency response procedures.
• Organized and maintained Vaccine Inventory Module for VFC program (MCIR)
• Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety.
• BLS Instructor
• Community Giving Ambassador, Team Captain for American Heart Association Heart Walk.
• Member of the following committees: Co-Chair Pediatric Nurse Leadership Council, Pediatric Retreat planning committee, Practice, Policy and Procedure committees, Participant in Oakland County Community Immunization Advisory Committee.

• Provided care for critically ill newborns in the NICU.

participated with Neonatologist, Respiratory Therapy to provided neonatal resuscitation at high risk deliveries.

• Certified in Neonatal Resuscitation.
• Preceptor to new hires.
• Infant CPR and newborn care instructor.
• Charge nurse.
• Provided nursing care while transporting infants from community hospitals to HFH via ambulance.
• Participated in the following committees: Policy and Procedure, Shared Governance.