Kathy Hamilton
Pikeville,KY
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background of providing high-quality primary care in-person, as well as via telephone and video chat. Demonstrating skills in patient assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, and providing excellent patient care. Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and optimize care plans. Also several years experience (as a Registered Nurse) with acute and critical patient care in an Emergency Department setting. Strong work ethic. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members. Known for demonstrating empathy toward patients and family members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Mountain Comprehensive Care HomePlace Clinic
10.2021 - Current
- Educate patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health outcomes.
- Conduct thorough assessments, identifying underlying health issues, developing individualized treatment plans, and making appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Promote preventative care by conducting screenings, immunizations, and wellness education
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Inform patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Explain side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diseases.
- Provide and manage direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations, and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Order lab tests and diagnostics, interpret test results, and monitor patient condition and progress.
- Deliver varying levels of care and service to patients through in-person, video, and telephone assessments.
- Create and discuss individualized care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Collect and record patient medical history, applicable test results, and examination results into medical records.
- Provide patient centered care in a clinical setting.
- Advise patients concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2021
Education
Master of Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL 12.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY 05.2013
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Physical examination
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Medical Documentation
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Professional ethics
- Acute Health Problems
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Disease Prevention Education
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification - 2019 to present
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician with KY Board of Emergency Medical Services - 2004 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - 2004 to present
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Mountain Comprehensive Care HomePlace Clinic
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2021
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification - 2019 to present
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician with KY Board of Emergency Medical Services - 2004 to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association - 2004 to present
Master of Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Pikeville
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