Kathryn Sierra
Family Nurse Practitioner/Pediatrics
Madera,CA
Summary
Recent Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with extensive experience at Hinds Hospice Pediatric Program, excelling in case management and chronic disease management. Proven ability to advocate for patients and develop effective care plans, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes. Skilled in physical assessments and fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hinds Hospice Pediatric Program
Fresno, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Advocate for caseload of 15-20 patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions meet treatment goals.
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connect to optimal providers and care.
- Actively engage in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Effectively communicate with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Work with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Examine patients and document history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, CA
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
San Mateo 04.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English/Environmental Studies
UCLA
Los Angeles 08.1997 - 06.2002
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Case management
Staff education and training
Care Plan Development
Chronic disease management
Physical assessments
Hospice and palliative care
High level of autonomy
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of a new Simulation Lab
- Assisted in onboarding process and on the job training for new nursing staff
- Completed ELNEC Pediatric Palliative Care education program
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
07-2025
RN Case Manager
Hinds Hospice Pediatric Program
10.2018 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Valley Children's Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
04.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
California State University, Fresno
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English/Environmental Studies
UCLA
08.1997 - 06.2002
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