Kathryn Fisher
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Hardworking Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing optimal care to patients and their families across the lifespan. Seeking full-time employment regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice, ordering and interpreting lab results, and prescribing treatment modalities for patients all while remaining detail-oriented and implementing strong organizational skills. Passionate about patient education and teaching in order to provide the best possible outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
FNP Student
- Primary Care (Internal Medicine): 135 hours (Spring 2024)
- Pediatric Clinical Experience: 90 hours (Fall 2023)
- Women’s Health: 90 hours (Summer 2023)
- Primary Care (Family Practice) Setting: 180 hours (Spring 2023)
- Urgent Care Setting: 135 hours (Summer 2022)
Agency Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing Company
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' progress, treatments, and medications.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit procedures, equipment usage, and best practices to promote effective teamwork.
- Assisted physicians during rounds by presenting accurate patient information and discussing treatment options.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring appropriate care while respecting cultural preferences and personal values.
- Enhanced patient comfort by performing comprehensive assessments and promptly addressing concerns.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Legacy Hospice
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
- Improved family satisfaction by providing compassionate support and regular communication on patient progress.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' conditions and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Staff Co. Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Nursing Assistant
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA08.2024
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA05.2021
Associate of Science -
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA05.2018
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Care Coordination
- Empathy and compassion
- Disease Prevention
- Physical Examination
- Evidence-based practice
- Advanced assessment
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health literacy and patient education
Accomplishments
- Clinical Excellence Award: 2024
- Graduate Nursing Service Organization (GNSO) President: 2023-2024
- VALOR Student: 2020-2021
- SNAP Club: 2019, 2020, 2021
- Volunteer at The Mercy Center: 2018
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner Certified (FNP-c), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Exp: 06/2029
Virginia Registered Nurse License Exp: 09/2024
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License Exp:10/2024
Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA Certified - Exp: 06/2026
Fitzgerald 12-Lead EKG Course Completion
Dementia Capable Care Course Completion
Timeline
Agency Registered Nurse
Favorite Staffing Company
02.2024 - Current
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Legacy Hospice
08.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Staff Co. Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
VA Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2021
Clinical Experience
FNP Student
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Misericordia University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Misericordia University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Misericordia University
Associate of Science -
Luzerne County Community College
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