Kathleen Hindermyer

Performs comprehensive physical exams and reviews health histories.

Orders and interprets tests like echocardiograms, CT scans and lab work.

Participates in heart team conferences to help determine the best transcatheter or surgical treatment plan.

Collaborates directly with interventional cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeons, and imaging specialists.

Prepares patient for interventions, ensures informed consent, and manages immediate post-procedure recovery.

Rounds on hospitalized patients and adjusts medications

Explains procedural expectations, risks, recovery pathways to patients and their families

Coordinates discharge planning, conducts follow up visits.

Contributes to quality improvement, safety protocols and clinical research registries.

• Prescribed appropriate medications and therapies based on evidence-based practices and patient conditions.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health needs and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and enhance patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Responsible for direct patient care of Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Cardiology critical care patients.

Collaborated with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses and other members of the health care team.

Experienced with post-operative cardiothoracic and vascular patients including heart transplants, Ventricular Assist Devices and bedside Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

PPProcedure experience includes placement of central lines including Swan Ganz catheters and arterial lines

Diagnosed and treated acute health care problems, ensuring timely intervention for illnesses, infections, and injuries.

Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

Order, perform, and interpret the results of diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.

Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections and dermatological conditions.

Diagnose and treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.

• Administered critical care medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs and responded promptly to changes in condition.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery strategies.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and improving team performance.