Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Publications
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Kathleen P. Fava

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education in the gynecologic setting. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams both inpatient and outpatient, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong background in team leadership, strategic planning and operational management.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Advanced Practice Providers, Gynecology

Brown University Health
10.2014 - Current
  • Coordinated daily operations of Inpatient GYN Team for expert gynecologic care of surgical patients, consults, and emergency department cases.
  • Established Inpatient GYN team response for off shift patient calls and direct admissions.
  • Collaborated with operating room leadership and staff to streamline surgical workflows and provide skilled first assists.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and address concerns.
  • Built relationships with ancillary departments and providers to optimize outcomes and improve employee satisfaction.
  • Mentored novice advanced practice providers in clinical protocols and best practices.
  • Created Johnson and Wales PA gynecology rotation; coordinated Brown Medical Students surgical elective; precepted Nurse Practitioner students.
  • Performed physical exams, documented histories, ordered tests, developed treatment plans, prescribed medications, and educated patients about diseases.

Nurse Practitioner-Program in Women's Oncology

Care New England
05.2013 - 10.2014
  • Direct patient care to gynoncology patients.
  • Completed in-office procedures using local or topical anesthetic.
  • Oversaw cancer patients on warfarin therapy.
  • Conducted peer reviews to ensure necessary diagnostic testing and therapies.

Nurse Practitioner-Emergency Department

Kent Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2013

Clinical Specialist-Surgical

Kent Hospital
04.2008 - 06.2012

Clinical Educator

Rhode Island Hospital
11.2007 - 04.2008

Education Specialist

Kent Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2007

Nurse Manager, ICU

Miriam Hospital
02.1998 - 07.2007
  • Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring policy compliance and patient care delivery.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Established ICU initiatives with RI ICU Collaborative, improving hospital infection indicators.
  • Collaborated with teams to coordinate care plans and increase service efficiency.
  • Managed budgets, allocating resources effectively to meet operational needs.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, offering feedback and setting developmental goals for staff.

Registered Nurse

Horizon Home Health Care
01.1997 - 01.1998

Registered Nurse

Westerly Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1998

Education

Post Masters - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
01.2011

Masters of Science - Specialization in Nursing Education

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
01.2008

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2003

Associate Degree - Nursing

Community College of R.I.
Warwick, Rhode Island
01.1996

Skills

  • Team leadership, staff management, task delegation, decision making, operations management
  • Time management, ability to multitask
  • Assisting in surgical procedures
  • Preoperative and postoperative care

Certification

  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care
  • Registered Nurse
  • DEA
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurse Practitioner's in Women's Health
  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist
  • The Menopause Society

Publications

  • ABSTRACTS
  • Levrault R, Sheahan B, Fava K, Carino G, Dhupa A: Use of nursing evaluations to improve housestaff communication skills and patient care. Presented at ACGME Educational Conference Poster Session, Orlando, FL, March 2-4, 2007
  • Subject Matter Expert, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Morton: Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, PowerPoint Presentation and Guided Lecture Notes, Chapters 1-34, 2011
  • Subject Matter Expert, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Morton: Critical Care Nursing, PowerPoint Presentation and Guided Lecture Notes, Chapters 1-56, 2012

Academic Affiliations

  • Adjunct faculty, Physicians Assistants Studies, Johnson and Wales University Women's Health Rotation, 2015-present
  • Preceptor, Nurse Practitioner Students, Regis College 2015-present
  • Preceptor, Nurse Practitioner Students, University of Rhode Island 2013-present
  • Preceptor, Masters of Science in Nursing students, Walden University


Timeline

Manager of Advanced Practice Providers, Gynecology

Brown University Health
10.2014 - Current

Nurse Practitioner-Program in Women's Oncology

Care New England
05.2013 - 10.2014

Nurse Practitioner-Emergency Department

Kent Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2013

Clinical Specialist-Surgical

Kent Hospital
04.2008 - 06.2012

Clinical Educator

Rhode Island Hospital
11.2007 - 04.2008

Education Specialist

Kent Hospital
07.2007 - 11.2007

Nurse Manager, ICU

Miriam Hospital
02.1998 - 07.2007

Registered Nurse

Horizon Home Health Care
01.1997 - 01.1998

Registered Nurse

Westerly Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1998

Masters of Science - Specialization in Nursing Education

University of Rhode Island

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Rhode Island College

Associate Degree - Nursing

Community College of R.I.

Post Masters - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

University of Rhode Island