Kathryn Perez, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Tampa,FL
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 8 years of RN experience and more than 780 hours of supervised FNP clinical training. Skilled in both primary and acute care, with a strong foundation in telehealth, patient education, and chronic disease management. Recognized for compassionate care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered outcomes. Quick learner who adapts easily to change, while enjoying new challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
South University
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Partnered with providers to conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnoses, formulate treatment plans, and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions, and testing.
- Delivered patient care, performing routine examinations and primary care procedures, including splinting, suturing, immunizations, cultures, and tests. Provided referrals as needed for specialized testing and treatment.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment options, follow-up care, and the purpose, dosage, and side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Completed 60 hours of clinical work in health assessment.
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in adult and gerontology.
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in Women's Health
- All under the preceptorship of Patricia Trnka-Stone, DNP, at Thrive Family Practice.
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in pediatric care under the preceptorship of Joy Lewis, ARNP, at River's Edge Pediatrics.
- Completed 180 hours of clinical work in primary care under the preceptorship of Dr. Pankajikumar Joshi is at his internal medicine office.
Cardiovascular PCU RN
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
New Port Richey, Florida
01.2020 - 10.2023
- 37 bed unit with progressive status patient including post cardiac cath care, and cardiac drips
- Provide direct patient care including daily assessments, monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical condition of the patient
- Impressive interpersonal skills and effective communication with multidisciplinary team
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Medical Surgical GI and Oncology RN
AdventHealth Tampa
Tampa, FL
10.2016 - 01.2020
- 37 bed unit with post complex surgical GI and oncology patients
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications, such as infusion therapy of chemotherapy, IV fluids, antibiotics, and blood products
- Skilled in insertion of nasogastric tubes, IVs, and indwelling catheters
- Works with Palliative Care Team to meet the needs of the patient
- Analyze lab reports and report critical lab values
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through thorough education on treatment options, side effects, and expected results
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing compassionate and evidence-based oncology care
Food and Beverage Server
Captain Jacks Waterfront Grill
Tarpon Springs, Florida
03.2010 - 10.2016
- Provided excellent customer service to guests in a fast paced environment
- Served multiple customers through multitasking while being organized
- Excellent teamwork skills with co-workers to ensure a successful shift
- Managed high-volume order requests during peak hours while maintaining accurate order fulfillment and prompt service.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Tampa, FL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
New Port Richey, FL06.2016
High School Diploma -
J.W. Mitchell High School
Trinity, FL05.2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication and active listening
- Clinical documentation and lab result evaluation
- Skilled cardiac, GI, and oncology care nurse
- Preventive care
- Patient-centered care
- Patient education
- Telehealth experience
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
Certification
- ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner board certified ARNP11035931
- Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9438711.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Inducted May 2024.
- Academic Excellence Award for outstanding academic performance- August 2024
- Received a Whole Care Award at Advent Health Tampa in 2018 for delivering compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements, and maximized patient satisfaction.
- Recognized and received a Daisy Award in 2019 and 2020.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
South University
01.2023 - 08.2024
Cardiovascular PCU RN
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2023
Medical Surgical GI and Oncology RN
AdventHealth Tampa
10.2016 - 01.2020
Food and Beverage Server
Captain Jacks Waterfront Grill
03.2010 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
High School Diploma -
J.W. Mitchell High School
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