Kathryn Boardman
North Stonington,CT
Summary
Knowledgeable APRN with robust background in advanced nursing practices and patient care. Proven success in managing diverse patient populations and improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Demonstrated ability in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse PAT Center
Hartford Healthcare Backus Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to improve communication, care efficiency, and patient safety while performing pre-anesthesia patient risk assessments in a busy ambulatory procedural unit within Backus Hospital.
- Performed focused histories and physical exams on 10-12 patients daily.
- Served as APRN clinical leader for unit. I represented unit by attending hospital wide leadership meetings with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure Quality Improvement.
- Worked with perioperative leadership on creating High Risk weekly meetings to ensure patients' with multiple comorbidities have improved clinical outcomes.
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Contributed in monthly meetings completing a root cause analysis resulting in improved patient safety processes across operational sites.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology and Digestive Wellness
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Performed annual, follow up and sick patient examinations on patients 16 years and older
- Completed comprehensive documentation of patients within 24 hours of visit with fine attention to detail
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Extensive knowledge of ordering and interpreting blood work, stool studies, imaging studies
- Vast knowledge of treating: heartburn and GERD, esophageal spasms, nausea and vomiting, Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatitis, anemia and multiple other digestive diseases/conditions
- Practiced as an APRN providing care to individuals across the lifespan specializing in digestive health
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Community Health Center, Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Practiced as a primary care provider in a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient Centered Medical home caring for vulnerable populations.
- Provided education for patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Performed procedures such as papsmears, IUD insertion, nexplanon insertion, and skin biopsies.
- Collaborated with Infectious Disease specialists to ensure appropriate detection and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical, Oncology/End-of-life
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Charge nurse, managing patient flow and staff needs
- Represented unit as pain resource nurse and educated staff on EBP research to raise press ganey scores
Nursing Student Associate Intern, Float
Hasbro Children's Hospital
- Assisted the registered nurse in providing developmentally specific care to children
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
Education
Master's of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C05.2016
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2012
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Adult health management
- Patient triaging
- Medical histories
Academicawards
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honors Society of Nursing
- General Dynamics Electric Boat Scholarship
- Westerly Hospital Axillary Scholarship
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Connecticut 11/2025
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut, 11/2025
Serviceandvolunteer
Westerly Hospital, Volunteer, Courier
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse PAT Center
Hartford Healthcare Backus Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Gastroenterology and Digestive Wellness
01.2019 - 02.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Community Health Center, Inc.
09.2016 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse, Medical/Surgical, Oncology/End-of-life
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
- Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Connecticut 11/2025
- Registered Nurse, Connecticut, 11/2025
Nursing Student Associate Intern, Float
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Master's of Science - Nursing
Georgetown University
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