Kathryn M. Howard
NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn
Iselin,NJ
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with 20 years of nursing experience in acute care, psychiatric, and long-term care settings. Holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialization and is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Expertise in patient assessment, disease management, care coordination, and education, delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations in primary care and specialized health settings.
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
9 Years 9 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a high-acuity medical-surgical environment.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient condition and initiate timely interventions.
- Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Interpret laboratory results and monitor clinical trends to support patient management.
- Provide education to patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Participate in discharge planning, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
Registered Professional Nurse
1 Year- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders in inpatient behavioral health setting, enhancing patient well-being.
- Performed thorough psychiatric and physical assessments, closely monitoring patient responses to treatment to inform care adjustments.
- Administered psychiatric medications and assessed therapeutic outcomes, ensuring optimal patient recovery and safety.
- Assisted with crisis intervention, behavioral management, and patient safety initiatives.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
8 Years- Delivered compassionate nursing care to residents in long-term care and skilled nursing facility, enhancing overall resident well-being.
- Monitored resident conditions and communicated changes to registered nurses and providers.
- Monitored resident conditions and promptly communicated changes to registered nurses and providers, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated on care planning, educated residents, and facilitated interdisciplinary communication to optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nursing Practice
Expected Graduation: December 2027
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduated: December 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Graduated: September 2016
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Graduated: May 2014
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Completed: 2006
Skills
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Health assessment
Disease management
Medication Management
Patient education
Diagnostic Reasoning
Evidence-based care
Care Coordination
Patient education
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Adult Health
Geriatric Care
Family Practice & Primary Care
Behavioral Health
Urgent Care
Pediatrics
Psychiatric Nursing
Team coordination
Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse License – Active
- New Jersey Registered Professional Nurse License – Active
- Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate
- Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Wagner College | December 2024
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination Scheduled: August 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Active
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Family Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical Rotations Wagner College – Staten Island, New York
- Primary Care Rotation Dr. Jeffry Tambor – Staten Island, New York
- Provided supervised primary care services including comprehensive assessments, health promotion, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans and participated in clinical decision-making.
- Educated patients regarding medications, lifestyle modifications, and disease prevention.
- Pediatric Clinical Rotation Dr. Belilovsky Pediatric Practice
- Provided supervised pediatric care including health assessments, developmental evaluations, and preventive healthcare.
- Assisted with management of common pediatric conditions and family education.
- Women’s Health Clinical Rotation Marina Kuperman, DNP, FNP-C
- Participated in women’s health care including preventive screenings, reproductive health education, and patient counseling.
- Assisted with evaluation and management of women’s health concerns.
- Urgent Care Clinical Rotation AFC Urgent Care
- Evaluated patients with acute illnesses and injuries under provider supervision.
- Participated in focused assessments, differential diagnosis development, treatment planning, and patient education.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate Wagner College Expected Graduation: December 2027
- Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Wagner College December 2024
- This traditional format would be appropriate for:
- Hospital systems
- Primary care practices
- Urgent care groups
- Federally qualified health centers
- Specialty outpatient clinics
Timeline
Registered Professional Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn
10.2016 - CurrentRead More
Registered Professional Nurse
South Beach Psychiatric Center
01.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
01.2006 - 01.2014Read More
Micro Tech Training Center
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate from Nursing
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Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Nursing
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Nursing
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Wagner College
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Family Nurse Practitioner
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Wagner College
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Nursing Practice
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