Summary
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Work History
Education
Certification
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Kristen Bown

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Currently seeking preceptorship opportunities in both OB and GYN care.Passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centered care to women across the lifespan.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse practitioner student in a WHNP program

Bronson OBGYN & Midwifery Specialists
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • (In-process) 168 hours of clinical work in gynecological care.
  • Development of the WHNP management plan for gynecologic care including routine GYN visits, appropriate screening, and diagnostic testing.
  • Under the preceptorship of Gabraelle Foune, FNP.

Nurse practitioner student in a WHNP program

Bronson OBGYN & Midwifery Specialists
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Completed 172 hours of clinical work in obstetrics and gynecological care.
  • Introduction into gynecological and obstetric care including comprehensive exams, assessment of maternal and fetal well-being, and identification and management of normal findings and common deviations.
  • Under the preceptorship of Kimberly Searing, WHNP and Gabraelle.

Travel Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Northwestern Central Dupage & Advocate Lutheran General
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided and managed quality care for one to three neonates in a 29-bed Level III NICU and a 54-bed Level III NICU, respectively.
  • Rapidly adapted to new hospital protocols and enhanced communication and collaboration skills while integrating into new teams effectively.
  • Gained broader clinical insight by working with a wide range of populations and care practices.

Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Bronson Methodist Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provided and managed quality care for one to four neonates from 22 weeks gestation and above in a 52-bed Level III NICU.
  • Gained proficiency in managing Drager ventilators, high-frequency oscillating and jet ventilators, bubble CPAP, high and low-flow cannulas, sigma pumps, syringe pumps, and Tecotherm Infant Cooling System.
  • Consistently utilized effective communication with neonatologists, nurse practitioners, fellow nurses, and family members.

Education

MSN-WHNP -

University of Cincinnati
04.2026

BSN -

University of California, Los Angeles
01.2021

Certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
  • S.T.A.B.L.E, The Stable Program
  • Michigan, Registered Nurse, 4704373422, 08/11/27

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse practitioner student in a WHNP program

Bronson OBGYN & Midwifery Specialists
05.2025 - 08.2025

Nurse practitioner student in a WHNP program

Bronson OBGYN & Midwifery Specialists
01.2025 - 04.2025

Travel Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Northwestern Central Dupage & Advocate Lutheran General
12.2022 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Bronson Methodist Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022

MSN-WHNP -

University of Cincinnati

BSN -

University of California, Los Angeles
Kristen Bown