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Kirsten Parker

Nurse Practitioner
Buffalo,United States (+1)

Summary

Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.

Overview

60
years of professional experience

Work History

Kaleida Health
Buffalo , NY

Nurse Practitioner
07.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided care for critically ill patients in a high acuity ICU with life-threatening neurological illnesses and post neurosurgical procedures
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.

Self-employeed
Buffalo, New York

Jewelry Designer/Artisan
06.1990 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage a jewelry design company with sales via the Internet as well as craft shows and arts festivals
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for sustainable high-quality materials and stones.
  • Fabricated silver and copper pieces with hand tools
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.

Supportive Medical Partners/Hospice Buffalo
Buffalo , New York

Lead Nurse Practitioner
02.2011 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Coordinated an inpatient palliative care service; providing inpatient palliative care consultations, and inpatient hospice care.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each palliative care patient in coordination with their known care teams

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo , New York

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
03.2005 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, New York

Cardiovascular Technologist
05.1995 - 03.2005

Job overview

  • Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
  • Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.

Education

Daemen College
Buffalo, NY

Master of Science from Adult Nurse Practitioner
06.2010

University Overview


  • [Number] GPA 3.9

Daemen College
Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2008

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY

Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2005

Lafayette
Buffalo, NY

High School Diploma
06.1986

Skills

  • Standards of Care
  • Patient Records Maintenance
  • Physical Examinations
  • Acute and Chronic Pain
  • Medical Imaging
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Neurological assessment
  • Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Medication Prescribing

Affiliations

Neurocritical Care Society

American Nurses Association

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Center to Advance Palliative Care



Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Kaleida Health
07.2015 - Current

Lead Nurse Practitioner

Supportive Medical Partners/Hospice Buffalo
02.2011 - 07.2015

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
03.2005 - 02.2011

Cardiovascular Technologist

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
05.1995 - 03.2005

Jewelry Designer/Artisan

Self-employeed
06.1990 - Current

Daemen College

Master of Science from Adult Nurse Practitioner

Daemen College

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Erie Community College

Associate of Science from Nursing

Lafayette

High School Diploma

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