Kathryn D. Getz
Macungie,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional seeking to provide specialized comprehensive care to best service the Geriatric population
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. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
St. Luke’s Primary Care Group
Quakertown, PA
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients on preventive care and chronic disease management for improved health literacy.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate documentation and enhance communication.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Advocate for clientele and their support systems, assess client condition while planning and implementing relative care plans. Collaborate with members of the critical care team to ensure best client outcomes. Respond to life-saving situations hospital wide. Part time position.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes in health status accurately.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses on best practices and clinical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Coordinated Health
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Hired to act as a cardiac nurse while providing education requirements to staff as an acting BLS and ACLS instructor. Full time position.
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided quality care across the healthcare spectrum by obtaining a critical care float nurse position. Able to assist where needs were identified within the health network and be a resource to various units within the hospital. Full time position.
Telemetry Clinical Coordinator
Grand View Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2012
- Scheduling of 130 employees, organizing educational opportunities for staff, spearheading the unit’s Standard’s Committee, interviewing potential staff. Full time position.
Registered Nurse
Grand View Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Delivered quality care to clientele undergoing cardiac catheterization, nuclear medicine diagnostic testing, post-operative cardiac monitoring as well as various medical-surgical clientele in need of cardiac evaluation
- Cross-trained to work in the Intensive Care Unit caring for critically ill clientele
- Certified to care for stroke victims. Full time position.
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Health Network
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided quality care to clientele undergoing open heart surgery, VATS, cardiac catheterization, and nuclear medicine diagnostic testing. Full time position.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice
Moravian College
Bethlehem PA05.2020
Bachelors in Nursing - undefined
DeSales University
Nursing Diploma - undefined
St Lukes School of Nursing
Bachelors in Nutrition - undefined
Pennsylvania State University
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- BLS Instructor
- Actively obtaining my certification in Gerontology through the NICHE program
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
St. Luke’s Primary Care Group
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Coordinated Health
05.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
02.2012 - 05.2013
Telemetry Clinical Coordinator
Grand View Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Grand View Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse
St Lukes University Health Network
08.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelors in Nutrition - undefined
Pennsylvania State University
Nursing Diploma - undefined
St Lukes School of Nursing
Bachelors in Nursing - undefined
DeSales University
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice
Moravian College