Katherine V. Stockey
New Britain,CT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Empathetic registered nurse, now Nurse Practitioner, focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 13 years of cardiac electrophysiology experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. 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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Hartford HealthCare Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care to patients with arrhythmias and related conditions.
- Assessed patient needs, developed treatment plans, and monitored progress.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of medications for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Ordered diagnostic tests such as EKGs and Holter monitor recordings.
- Instructed patients on lifestyle modifications to improve overall health.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient treatments and follow-up appointments.
- Reviewed laboratory results and electrocardiograms to identify any abnormalities or changes in heart rhythm patterns.
- Created individualized patient education materials about cardiac arrhythmia management.
- Reported adverse events to the appropriate regulatory agencies in accordance with applicable laws.
- Participated in research projects focused on improving outcomes for cardiac arrhythmia patients.
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and collaborate on best practices for patient care.
- Developed protocols for the management of various cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, bradyarrhythmias.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient visits including assessments, diagnoses, treatments provided, medications prescribed.
- Performed pre-operative evaluations on patients prior to electrophysiology procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as cardiologists and anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient care.
- Counseled patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding infection control standards.
- Assisted in training medical students and residents in the field of electrophysiology nursing practice.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Operated in dual capacity, serving as clinician and manager of medical services.
Professional Registered Nurse
Hartford Healthcare/ Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
07.2018 - Current
- Busy device clinic
- Managing care of over 6,000 patients with ICDs, pacemakers, CRT Devices and Linq Devices
- Responsible for performance of pacemaker, ICD, CRT and Linq evaluations including threshold testing, programming, and interpretation of diagnostics on patients whose condition requires an advanced level of nursing care
- Responsible for overview and interpretation of remote transmissions from all device companies
- Responsible to carry OR pager to see all and any patient that may need special programming for surgical procedures
- Proficient understanding of device function and ability to troubleshoot malfunctions
- Worked closely with all Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists (including heart failure, LVAD program and heart transplant team).
Professional Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 01.2018
- In a busy device clinic
- Managing care of over 6,000 patients with ICDs, pacemakers, CRT Devices and Linq Devices
- Responsible for performance of pacemaker, ICD, CRT and Linq evaluations including threshold testing, programming, and interpretation of diagnostics on patients whose condition requires an advanced level of nursing care
- Responsible for the overview and interpretation of remote transmissions from all device companies
- Responsible to carry the OR pager to see all and any patient that may need special programming for surgical procedures
- Proficient understanding of device function and ability to troubleshoot malfunctions
- Worked closely with all Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists (including heart failure, LVAD program and heart transplant team).
Registered nurse
RUSH University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
11.2010 - 10.2015
- In the Electrophysiology Lab and Device Clinic
- Provide quality care in a critical, clinical, and technical environment for patients undergoing non-invasive, invasive and interventional cardiac procedures
- Procedures included Electrophysiology studies, catheter ablations (RF and Cyro), CRT insertions and follow up testing, tilt table testing and cardioversions
- Procedures also included Lazer lead extractions
- Proficient in the use of technical equipment such as hemodynamic monitoring system, stimulator, complex 3-D mapping systems (CARTO and SJM/ESI), intracardiac echocardiography and multiple device programmers
- Responsible for performance of pacemaker, ICD and CRT evaluations including thresholds, programming, and interpretation of diagnostics on patients whose condition requires an advanced level of nursing skill
- Responsible for the OR pager to program patients that were to have surgical procedures and needed programming changes
- Understanding of device function and the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions.
Registered nurse
Advocate Health Care; Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2008 - 11.2010
- On the Surgical step-down ICU
- Surgical step-down unit cared for patients during the acute recovery phase 48-72 hours post-surgery
- Surgeries included, but not limited to, knee and hip replacements, bowel resections, radial mastectomies, and multiple cancer surgeries
- Also responsible for occasional cardiac patients with telemetry monitoring
- Provided care to patients from all backgrounds with a variety of diagnosis such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Cancers, and sickle cell anemia
- Generated patient care plans, including assessments, interventions, outcomes, and nursing diagnosis
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team consisting of Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory, Social Work, Nutritionists, Surgical team, etc
- Occasionally asked to float to telemetry unit and Emergency Department observation unit
- Excellent leadership skills, often placed in the charge nurse position
- Member of the Unit Based Council and Patient Liaison Committee
- Asked to participate in the National Hospital Research Project (we were one of three hospitals across the country to receive this honor for their surgical unit)
- Participated in the nursing STEPS unit, where clinical Nurse 2 was received.
Registered nurse
Catholic Charities, Arts of Living Program
Public Health
Chicago, IL
10.2000 - 11.2010
- In public health
- Nurse Educator for pregnant and parenting teenagers in the Chicago Public High Schools
- Developed and taught a structured lead health curriculum for pregnant and parenting high school students for high school credit
- Followed high risk pregnancies through prenatal care and labor & delivery
- Provided quality education and community resources for prenatal care
- Worked closely with all Chicago Hospitals, clinics and community organizations advocating for the teenage parent
- Multiple home visits to the teenage mother's home with her new baby
- Provided health assessments for mother and baby within the first three years of life, while continuing to assist the new mother with finishing high school.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College
Weston, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12.1998
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Cardiac Screening
- Implantable Cardiac Device Specialist
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Affiliations
Current member of American Nurses Association
Certification
Board Certified through the ANCC; Family Nurse Practitioner (CT)
Professional Registered Nurse; Current License in Connecticut BLS & ACLS Certified (Current)
Timeline
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Hartford HealthCare Hartford Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Professional Registered Nurse
Hartford Healthcare/ Hartford Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Professional Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2018
Registered nurse
RUSH University Medical Center
11.2010 - 10.2015
Registered nurse
Advocate Health Care; Trinity Hospital
08.2008 - 11.2010
Registered nurse
Catholic Charities, Arts of Living Program
Public Health
10.2000 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Syracuse University
Board Certified through the ANCC; Family Nurse Practitioner (CT)
Professional Registered Nurse; Current License in Connecticut BLS & ACLS Certified (Current)
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