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Kathlin Chou FNP-C

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of experience working within the healthcare field. Hemodialysis experience as a RN with Davita for 3.5 years and 2.5 years of experience working as an independent aesthetic ARNP. Works well with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Skilled at analyzing patient history, medication education, and interpreting lab results within scope of practice. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care and ready to help my team achieve company goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

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04.2021 - Current
  • Provide patient centric care from initial consultation to development of treatment plans, educated on procedure options, benefits/risks; answered patient questions. Obtain full medical history and interpreted diagnostic tests/labs to provide medical clearance for procedures.
  • Patient education on procedures, expectations, and post care instructions.
  • Serves as lead provider in following up on patient complications/adverse reactions. Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating complications as necessary in office or via phone call or email.
  • Skilled in multiple cosmetic procedures and trained to recognize a variety of dermatological conditions,

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
12.2019 - Current
  • Proficient in assessing access sites, physical assessment, and lab review to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals (physicians, dietician, social worker, and FA)
  • Analyze emergency situations and take prompt action to save lives and prevent detrimental effects.
  • Oversee technicians and monitor dialysis treatment from start to finish. Review physician orders, dialysate bath, and dialyzer are correct. Review patient records, pre treatment data, administer medications, educate patients and their families on medications and treatment orders. Post treatment assessment and documentation.
  • Home medication and labs review with patients. Education on diet changes, fluid restrictions, TW assessment and adjustment, and monitoring labs.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Surveillance of dialysis water, treatment equipment, and ensure machines are operating within parameters.

Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
04.2016 - 11.2019
  • Communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies based on individual patient needs.
  • Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for families and patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care, hospice care, and end of life care.
  • Completed chemotherapy, blood and platelet transfusions, antibiotics, and pain management medication administration as dictated by physician's instructions.
  • Counseled patients on diet, medications, lifestyle changes, and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Educated patients on nutrition, home medication review and side effects. Proper skin treatments/ wound care after radiation and chemo.
  • Administer meds, started IV's, port needle insertion/ de-access, drawing labs, education on infection prevention, neurogenic precautions, and treatment protocols for patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Accurate Medical Recording and Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication
  • Hemodialysis Experience
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Leadership Skills
  • EMR- EPIC, CERNER, CWOW, SNAPPY
  • Salesforce, teams, word, excel

Certification

  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner- EXP 7/31/24 #APRN11012301


  • AANP FNP certification EXP 1/28/2026 #F01211428


  • Licensed Registered Nurse- EXP 4/30/24 #RN9436506


  • American Heart Association BLS and AED Training - renewal due on 06/2024

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Ideal Image
04.2021 - Current

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
12.2019 - Current

Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

NCH Baker Hospital Downtown
04.2016 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College

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