Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Specialty
Scholarships And Awards
Academic Files
Activities
Accomplishments
Certification
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KATHLEEN A. HILL

Nurse Practitioner
MEDIA,PA

Summary

Highly qualified board-certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner dedicated to fostering strong connections with patients and their families. Committed to advocating for patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. With licenses in PA, NC, and SC, as well as certification as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, possesses the expertise to effectively evaluate, respond, and adapt treatment plans to meet the unique needs of the patient population served by our practice. Utilizes exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach to provide high-quality care while demonstrating a deep understanding of diagnostic procedures. Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques to support patients in identifying and achieving their personal health goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Patina Medical Group
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive primary care to older adults with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Assessed and diagnosed patients primarily through telehealth visits, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner using sound geriatric medicine principles.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Provided guidance and feedback for program development and ongoing refinement as part of initial care team in innovative start up

Nurse Practitioner

Tandigm Health
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Managing the care of a panel of medically and socially complex individuals in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team and the PCP to provide more connected care and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
  • Provided clinical leadership to diabetes care delivery program redesign.

Director of Advanced Practitioners, Crozer-Keystone Health Network

Crozer-Keystone Health Network
Springfield, Pennsylvania
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Developed role, created governance committee for advanced practitioners throughout the health system.
  • Created and reviewed network policies to assure compliance with all pertinent regulatory agencies.
  • Served as a liaison between advanced practitioners and system administration across four hospitals and owned medical practices.
  • Worked with network physicians to increase acceptance of CRNP's and PA's into their practices.
  • Clinical duties included delivering office based primary care to older adult patients and conduction of house call visits as part of a rehospitalization reduction program.

Nurse Practitioner

Univita
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Completed in-home health risk assessments for members of designated health plans.
  • Identified potential gaps in care.
  • Communicated findings in a timely manner to PCP.
  • Educated plan members regarding opportunities to be more effective in their self-care behaviors.

Instructor, Adult-Geronotology CRNP Program

Neumann University
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Developed and presented lectures, provided hands-on instruction and feedback for students learning advanced physical assessment techniques.

Area Clinical Practice Manager

Genesis HealthCare Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Responsibilities included the hiring and clinical and administrative oversight of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in multiple facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
  • Participated in the development of best practice guidelines to be used throughout Genesis as part of rehospitalization reduction initiatives.

Geriatrics Faculty, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency Program

Crozer-Keystone Center for Family Health
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Lectured and precepted 14 residents, 7 interns and medical students.
  • Coordinated home visit and diabetic group visit programs, participated in the development of academic nursing home model.
  • Delivered primary care to older adults in the office and home care settings.
  • Performed data collection for NCQA medical home applications and implementation of quality measures to improve the care provided to patients with chronic conditions.
  • Provided preventive cardiology counseling for patients.

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Health Ventures
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Delivered primary care to long term care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living residents with on-call responsibility.
  • Additional responsibilities included the development and delivery of educational programs for nursing staff.

Clinical Coordinator

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Twenty-four hour responsibility for 46 bed geriatric/medical-surgical unit.
  • Responsible for staff retention, clinical support, and for the ongoing monitoring and improvement of care delivered.

Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Provided staff education and clinical support for a 46-bed geriatric/medical-surgical unit.

Staff RN

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1991
  • Practiced team and primary nursing on medical, surgical, trauma, and maternity units.

Education

Holistic Health Counselor Certification - Integrative Nutrition

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2006

M.S.N. - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
08.1993 - 08.1996

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Neumann College
Aston, PA
09.1982 - 05.1986

Skills

Compassionate care

Physical examination

Health promotion

Medical teamwork

Chronic disease management

Healthcare technology

Diabetes and nutrition treatments

Geriatric care

End-of-life care

Geriatric treatment

Palliative care

Value based care

Specialty

Geriatrics and Preventive Cardiology

Scholarships And Awards

  • Attending of the Year Award, Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program, 06/01/11
  • Certified Diabetes Educator, National Certification Board of Diabetes Educators, 01/01/11 - Present
  • Certified Lipid Specialist, National Lipid Association, 01/01/08
  • Attending of the Year Award, Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program, 06/01/06
  • ANCC Certification, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/96
  • ANCC Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing, 01/01/91
  • Dean's List, 01/01/84
  • Academic Scholarship, 01/01/86

Academic Files

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Nursing Education Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-6096, (215) 898-8281

Activities

  • 01/01/21, Lecture 'Explaining DM to patients', presented to Tandigm Clinicians
  • 01/01/18, Lecture 'Motivational Interviewing', Davita lecture
  • 01/01/12, Lecture 'Intensifying Insulin Therapy: Getting Past No', PAFP Lancaster, PA
  • 01/01/12, Lecture 'Rational Management of Warfarin in the SNF and Long-term Care'
  • 01/01/11, Lecture 'Commonsense Approach to Diabetes Management in Long-term Care'
  • 01/01/10, Co-presenter 'Developing a Medical Home in a Family Medicine Residency Program', STFM Conference on Practice Improvement, San Antonio, TX
  • 01/01/10, Lecture 'Self-Management Support', PAFP, Pittsburgh, PA
  • 01/01/10, Lecture 'NASH: Evaluation and Treatment'
  • 01/01/09, Lecture 'Healthy Heart Guidelines'
  • 01/01/08, Lecture 'Pediatric Lipid Management'
  • 01/01/07, Kimberly Patterson Lang lecture series planning committee
  • 01/01/07, Lecture 'Advanced Lipid Testing…Beyond LDL'
  • 01/01/07, Lecture 'Practical Guide to Insulin Management', Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Annual Update
  • 01/01/07, Member National Lipid Association
  • 01/01/07, Lecture 'Talking to Your Patients About Nutrition'
  • 01/01/06, Developed Healthy Living educational series for patients
  • 01/01/05 - 12/31/11, Director of Diabetic Group Visit Program
  • 01/01/04, Member Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
  • 01/01/04, Lecture 'Weight Management in Primary Care'
  • 01/01/03, Member American Academy of Home Care Physicians
  • 01/01/02, Member American Geriatrics Society
  • 01/01/99, Developed and delivered lecture 'Trauma Outcome in The Elderly', Crozer-Keystone Trauma Update
  • 01/01/96, Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Accomplishments

  • Worked with Delaware County Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps to vaccinate hundreds of citizens during initial COVID vaccination push between 2020 and 2021
  • Ran with unhoused men and women living in homeless shelters through Back on My Feet for 4 years, improving health related behaviors in the program participants
  • Awarded Educator of the Year in the Crozer Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program 3 times over a 11 year faculty appointment

Certification

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Patina Medical Group
01.2022 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Tandigm Health
01.2017 - 01.2022

Nurse Practitioner

Univita
01.2013 - 01.2015

Instructor, Adult-Geronotology CRNP Program

Neumann University
01.2013 - 01.2014

Director of Advanced Practitioners, Crozer-Keystone Health Network

Crozer-Keystone Health Network
01.2012 - 01.2017

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

05-2011

Area Clinical Practice Manager

Genesis HealthCare Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012

Holistic Health Counselor Certification - Integrative Nutrition

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
01.2005 - 01.2006

Geriatrics Faculty, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency Program

Crozer-Keystone Center for Family Health
01.2000 - 01.2011

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Genesis Health Ventures
01.1996 - 01.2000

M.S.N. - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

University of Pennsylvania
08.1993 - 08.1996

Clinical Coordinator

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
01.1992 - 01.1996

Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1992

Staff RN

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
01.1986 - 01.1991

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Neumann College
09.1982 - 05.1986
KATHLEEN A. HILLNurse Practitioner