Eclincial Works
Kathryn McGovern
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of planning and implementing pediatric nursing care, including 12 years as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Expertise in well-child assessments and exams, analyzing and interpreting patient histories and instructing parents on anticipatory guidance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clown Pediatrics
Greenwood, IN
05.2009 - 01.2022
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Maintained pediatric patient case load on average of 25 patients daily.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Completed school forms and patient charts, using Eclinical Works.
Registered Nurse-Nurse Supervisor
Carmel Surgical Specialist
Carmel, IN
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse
Children's Memorial Hospital-PICU
Chicago, IL
05.2002 - 06.2006
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 05.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN 09.1994 - 05.1999
Skills
Well-Baby Examinations
Parent Counseling
Pediatric Treatment Protocols
Immunizations
Well childhood exams
Software
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, PNCB-2009-present
Timeline
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clown Pediatrics
05.2009 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse-Nurse Supervisor
Carmel Surgical Specialist
09.2006 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
05.2006 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse
Children's Memorial Hospital-PICU
05.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
09.1994 - 05.1999