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KELLY PFUNDHELLER

Summary

Compassionate nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering high-quality care to cancer patients. Passionate about making a difference in healthcare through innovative approaches beyond direct patient care. Self-directed and solutions-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

NURSE PRACTITIONER

MercyOne Des Moines
04.2021 - Current

Katzmann Breast Care

  • Evaluate and treat patients with breast issues including abnormal imaging, breast masses, breast infections, nipple discharge, and axillary changes
  • Manage screenings for patients with genetic mutations or who are at high risk for developing breast cancer for various reasons
  • Order and interpret imaging such as mammography, breast and axillary ultrasound, and breast MRI
  • Evaluate pathology reports from breast biopsies
  • Help to coordinate multidisciplinary care for new breast cancer patients from the time of diagnosis through treatment and thereafter
  • Attend weekly tumor board to discuss active cancer patients with the entire medical-care team
  • Participate in clinical trials with qualifying patients

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

MercyOne Des Moines
11.2015 - 04.2021

Beaverdale Family Medical Clinic

  • Manage patient's overall health care; perform full physical examinations from head to toe; order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and lab work;
  • Diagnose and treat chronic and acute conditions, including common illnesses and infections, injuries, diabetes and high blood pressure;
  • Perform procedures, including incision and drainage of abscesses, suture and suture removal, and wound cares;
  • Prescribe medications and treatment; and educate patients on positive health-promoting lifestyle choices and disease, injury, and illness prevention

REGISTERED NURSE

UnityPoint Health
05.2012 - 11.2015

Methodist Medical Center

  • Mother/Baby Care

REGISTERED NURSE

Mercy Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2012
  • Medical-Surgical Floor

Education

Master of Science - NURSING, Family Nurse Practitioner

Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
01.2014

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

Allen College
Waterloo, IA
01.2010

Skills

  • Patient-centered care
  • Health and wellness expert
  • Women's health exams
  • Cancer patient management
  • Clinical trials
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Teamwork and communication

Affiliations

  • Member, Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society
  • Member, Oncology Nursing Society
  • Certified Breast Care Nurse, ONCC

Timeline

NURSE PRACTITIONER

MercyOne Des Moines
04.2021 - Current

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

MercyOne Des Moines
11.2015 - 04.2021

REGISTERED NURSE

UnityPoint Health
05.2012 - 11.2015

REGISTERED NURSE

Mercy Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2012

Master of Science - NURSING, Family Nurse Practitioner

Clarke University

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

Allen College
KELLY PFUNDHELLER