Katie Barker, FNP-BC

Initiate life-saving interventions and stabilize critically ill patients before transfer or admission.

• Managed multiple patients with varying acuity levels, including urgent cases, ensuring timely and effective care.
• Execute procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, and wound care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, order diagnostic tests, and initiate treatment plans.
• Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care outcomes and quality of service.
• Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation within Epic electronic medical record system.

• Delivered direct care to an average of 35 patients each day in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Obtained past medical history and performed focused physical assessments to accurately diagnose conditions and formulate effective treatment plans.
• Evaluates and interprets lab results, X-rays, EKGs and other diagnostic information.
• Provides initial wound care including suturing of uncomplicated wounds, foreign body removal, nail removal, and application of splinting materials for sprains and fractures as indicated.
• Managed worker's compensation cases from initial injury through timely follow-up care, facilitating return to work without disability.
• Provided referrals for specialty care, ensuring patients received comprehensive treatment and support for their health needs.
• Performs preemployment physicals for numerous companies in the community.

• Supervise and mentor nursing students in clinical settings, ensuring safe, evidence-based patient care
• Precept and coach students in high-acuity environments, reinforcing real-world application of classroom learning
• Provide hands-on instruction in skills such as patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical decision-making
• Facilitated critical thinking by guiding students in patient care planning and case discussions, enhancing their clinical judgement
• Evaluate student performance through direct observation, feedback, and formal clinical evaluations
• Collaborated with faculty and healthcare staff to align clinical experiences with program objectives, ensuring comprehensive student learning
• Developed students' professional communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills through targeted instruction and real-world scenarios
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and nursing standards of practice

• Managed care for 14-16 patients daily, addressing chronic, acute, and preventive health needs.
• Acquired comprehensive medical histories and conducted physical assessments to determine appropriate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and imaging studies.
• Interpreted diagnostic results to develop and recommend tailored treatment plans, including medications and referrals for specialty care.
• Provide detailed education to patients about medication purpose, side effects, and proper follow-up care.

• Registered nurse responsible for providing meaningful care in emergent and critical care setting of 20 bed emergency department.
• Capable of performing primary assessment quickly to evaluate acuity of patient.
• Skilled in recognition of critically ill patients and necessary treatments for survival.
• Efficient in delivering orders in timely manner.
• Competent in giving thorough education related to current disease processes as well as self-care in non-hospital setting.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

• Managed health and well-being of 450 elementary school age children, addressing individual health needs and promoting overall wellness.
• Administered daily medications to students based on physician orders.
• Administered over-the-counter medications to students following physical assessments.
• Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in school environment to support children's health and reduce illness risks.
• Provided health screenings to faculty.
• Conducted health and nutrition lessons in classroom to educate young children on healthy habits and lifestyle choices.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.