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Certification
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Katie Hopkins

Austin,TX

Summary

Since 2004, I’ve built a meaningful career in healthcare, beginning as a nursing assistant in nursing homes. Since proudly achieving my goal of becoming a nurse, I have continued to learn and grow in the field. Over the past 18 years, I’ve served in various roles within the St. David’s family of hospitals, where I’ve developed a deep commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to every patient.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Austin Heart
Austin, Tx
04.2018 - Current
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive .
  • Educate patients and families on health management of rare disease.
  • Maintain trusting relationships with specialty drug interdisplinary teams, health care providers and coworkers.
  • Participate in rare disease interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
  • Assist individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
  • Benefits verifcation for drug formulary and copay cost.
  • Prior Authorization and Appeal process for cardiovascular medication and specialty drugs for ATTR amyloidosis.
  • Provide emotional support to patients during critical health situations related to rare disease.
  • Adhere to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.

Registered Nurse

St. David’s Medical Center-Progress Care Unit
Austin, Tx
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Provided care for patients in a critical cardiovascular care environment.

Registered Nurse

St. David’s Rehabilitation Center
Austin , Tx
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with long-term disabilities including para and quadrapalegia.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
  • Managed wound care and assisted with daily living activities for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University-Online
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science - Nursing

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Patient centered care
  • Health insurance navigation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Rare disease knowledge and management
  • Benefits verifcation for drug formulary and copay
  • Prior Authorization
  • Insurance appeals including appeal letters
  • ACLS/BLS certifications

Certification

  • Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Austin Heart
04.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

St. David’s Medical Center-Progress Care Unit
08.2015 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse

St. David’s Rehabilitation Center
08.2013 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University-Online

Associate of Science - Nursing

Austin Community College

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