Katheryn Johnston
Pinetop,AZ
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for delivering top-notch patient care and medical services. Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing various health conditions. Known for team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing medical needs. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Summit Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Worked in Primary Care, Women's Health, Occupational Health and Urgent Care to best accommodate the needs of the facility.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to formulate and implement effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting health literacy and self-care strategies.
- Mentored junior staff in clinical skills, fostering professional development and teamwork.
Nurse Practitioner
Whiteriver Indian Health Services
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for chronic and acute care conditions in both primary care and urgent care settings.
- Mastered procedures including Nexplanon placement, suturing techniques, and incision and drainage of abcsesses.
- Collaborated with patients managing complex chronic medical conditions, including end-stage renal disease, liver cirrhosis, heart failure, and substance abuse disorders.
- Committed to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric MultiCare West/ MultiCare West Family Medicine
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patient's across the lifespan. Preformed physical exams, ordered diagnostic tests, and developed treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic problems. Educated patients on disease prevention and positive diet and lifestyle changes particularly in regard to diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
- Prior to my employment, Pediatric MultiCare West was seeing just pediatric patients. I worked with the staff to develop and implement policies and procedures to care for adult patients. I ensured that standard practice guidelines were followed.
- Full time- 40hrs/week
Nurse Practitioner
An Oasis of Healing, Oncology
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Evaluated and synthesized patient history, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to formulate accurate diagnoses and treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to design and execute hyperthermia treatment protocols for oncology patients.
- Dedicated 40 hours per week to fulfill full-time responsibilities.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Telemetry, Trauma ICU
Chandler Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2019
- Oversaw patient care across diverse units, including trauma ICU, medical ICU, PACU, and telemetry.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to diverse hospital settings and adjusting skills to deliver care to patients with varying acuity levels.
- Adapted swiftly to diverse environments and collaborated effectively with various teams.
- Delivered comprehensive care by addressing both physical and psychological needs of patients.
- Committed to a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
12.2016
Associates - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Arizona State University
05.2007
Skills
Achieved streamlined workflows by optimizing use of EMR systems: eClinical Practice, Power2Practice, Cerner, Systoc, and Altera Gateway/Surescripts
Certification
Medical Examiner with certification to conduct DOT/CDL physicals
-NR#2420525805
-Expiration date: 8/20/2035
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Summit Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Whiteriver Indian Health Services
09.2022 - 05.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric MultiCare West/ MultiCare West Family Medicine
06.2020 - 06.2022
Nurse Practitioner
An Oasis of Healing, Oncology
04.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Telemetry, Trauma ICU
Chandler Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associates - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Arizona State University