Kathryn S. Kilbourn
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Throughout the time spent as a dedicated healthcare professional, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients and it has helped me mature and gain sound judgement throughout a variety of challenges over the past twenty years. Being in the hospital setting has allowed me to work alongside physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff and establish a trusting working relationship with them. I am able to demonstrate confidence in working with strong emotions and use good judgement and intuition when needed. I look forward to continue to learn, grow, establish and maintain effective working relationships and serve the community to help patients achieve their full potential for health and well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bronson Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Manages the care delivery for patients throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by the following: utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation; coordinating the care provided by other professionals; delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Ascension Borgess Health Park
Battle Creek, MI
01.2022 - Current
- 226 hours
- Illness or condition focused care to insured, under or noninsured populations in a mixed urban-rural family practice.
- Family-focused health care services to patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, adults and seniors.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Bronson Battle Creek Internal Medicine
Battle Creek, MI
05.2021 - 12.2021
- 336 hours.
- Illness or condition focused care to insured, under or noninsured populations in urban and rural locations. This included adult men and women aged 18 to 90+ years.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL LifeVest
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Train patient and caregivers in use of the Lifevest, wearable defibrillator
- Provide initial fitting of defibrillator and instructions for home use with confirmation of patient understanding through teach-back method, follow-up visits, in-service education, equipment retrieval, and document collection as needed as well as collaboration between physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff.
Radiologic Technologist
Bronson Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI
06.2004 - 01.2021
- Knowledge of positioning to obtain diagnostic images, communication between physicians, nurses, office staff, visitors and other personnel in inpatient and outpatient hospital departments.
- Assisted surgeons during vascular, orthopedic and urology surgical cases using C-arm ( portable x-ray machine).
- Knowledge of digital x-ray processes, McKesson PACS workflow system and EPIC electronic medical record system.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI 01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services
Western Michigan University
2018
Associate - Applied Science
Kellogg Community College
2004
References
Stephanie French
Nurse Practitioner
269-420-1669
stephanie.stewert4@ascension.org
Martina Kerschen
Nurse Practitioner
269-967-6132
kerschem@bronosnhg.org
Donna Ellis
Radiology Manager BMH/BBC
269-341-7918
ellisd@bronsonhg.org
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student
Ascension Borgess Health Park
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Student
Bronson Battle Creek Internal Medicine
05.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Michigan - Flint
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bronson Battle Creek
01.2021 - Current
Patient Service Representative
ZOLL LifeVest
02.2017 - 01.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Bronson Battle Creek
06.2004 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Services
Western Michigan University
Associate - Applied Science
Kellogg Community College
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