Kathryn Heinz
Emmaus,PA
Summary
Caring Nurse Practitioner with 10+ years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with neurology patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for neurologic patients and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
06.2018 - Current
- Provide outpatient neurologic care with subspecialty in demyelinating disease
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
St.Luke's University Health Network
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Outpatient Multiple Sclerosis Center Nurse Practitioner
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem
06.2007 - 11.2013
- Worked in the Emergency Dept & PACU
- Performed duties of shift charge nurse
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05.2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Management
- Health Promotion
- Treatment Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
• Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse (MSCN) certification obtained June 2022
• Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania obtained July 2007- RN585948
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania obtained November 2013- SP013413
• CRNP Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania obtained December 2013- 019293
• AANP certification for FNP obtained October 2013- F1013160
Professional Organizations
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) (2015-Present)
- International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) (2013-Present)
Timeline
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
06.2018 - Current
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
St.Luke's University Health Network
11.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem
06.2007 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
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