KATHRYN J. LAKRITZ

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in direct patient care and medical support. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships to enhance overall outcomes. Collaborative in nature, excels in teamwork with medical teams while also possessing the confidence in delivering high-quality care independently. Adaptable to evolving patient needs, showcases expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and providing compassionate and reliable care.

• Registered Nurse (RN) Arizona # RN211051
• ACLS Provider Expires: 12/24/26
• BLS Provider Expires: 12/24/26

2017 President's Honors GPA 4.0 Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, IL

1990 Registered Nurse of the Year, L&D unit Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

1987 Outstanding Performance in Nursing Leadership Award Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA

• AWHONN 1994-Present
• 494 Phi Pi Chapter SIGMA Theta Tau International; Honor Society of Nursing 2017-present

• Smulian JC, Lake MF, Lai YL, Oksov K, McGuire KJ
• Shen-Schwarz S. Clinical Chorioamnionitis: Does the placenta hold the key to diagnostic accuracy? Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Atlanta, Georgia, March1998. Poster Presentation
• McGuire KJ
• Sorenson S, Lake MF. Nurse’s perception of the research nurse’s role in an intrapartum clinical device trial. AWHONN, Chicago, IL, June1999. Poster Presentation.
• Shen Schwartz. Clinical Chorioamnionitis: Does the placenta hold the key to diagnostic accuracy? Society for Gynecologic Investigation1998;5 (166A); Abstract #F520.
• Previously married name: McGuire.

• Co-Investigator NELLCOR N-400 Fetal Oxygen Saturation Monitoring System Sponsor: Nellcor, Inc Date:1996-1999 Grant Amount $263,670
• Co-Investigator “The effect of maternal hypoxia on fetal well-being of intrauterine growth restricted fetuses.” Date:1998-1999
• Co-Investigator “Evaluation of lead and trace element levels, metal binding proteins, peptides, and enzymes in concomitantly obtained maternal plasma, amniotic fluid, and umbilical cord plasma.” Date:1998-1999
• Co-Investigator “A comparison of Tolterodine versus Tolterodine and Estring in patients with symptoms of urinary urgency and mixed incontinence.” Sponsor: Pharmacia & UpJohn Date:1998-1999 Grant Amount: $95,000
• Co-Investigator “A randomized control trial on the impact of transvaginal cervical sonography in the management of threatened preterm labor.” Date:1998-1999
• Co-Investigator “Maternal Intrapartum fever, neonatal sepsis and interleukin6 levels.” Date:1998-1999
• Co-Investigator “Nellcor Puritan Bennett-400 Fetal Pulse Oximetry System feasibility study reduced sensor adjustment and increased registration time.” Sponsor: Mallinckrodt, Nellcor Puritan Bennett Date:1998-1999