Kristi Lepak
Grandview
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Practitioner and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner position in an outpatient clinic. With several years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to improve health outcomes. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Choice Physicians Group
Overland Park
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered primary care for patients across all age groups, and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care calls, and on-call emergency consultation.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers, whether face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management, and addiction.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
- Provided direct supervision to nurse practitioners-in-training during clinical rotations.
RN Mobile Nurse Educator
AssistRx/McKesson
GRANDVIEW
06.2010 - Current
- Medication education for adults and children regarding proper storage and handling, proper site administration and technique, side effects, and recognition of serious adverse events, with prompt emergency care and physician contact.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
RN Hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice
Independence
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided compassionate care for critically ill patients, working closely with families and physicians during the final stages of life; a multidisciplinary care team effort.
- Maintained comfort and quality of life through continuous and precise assessment of patients and families, alerting the physician as appropriate.
- Communicated all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation to the care team, physicians, and family as directed.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
RN Telehealth-remote
Carenet Healthcare Services
San Antonio
03.2014 - 03.2020
- 24-hour Nurse Advice Line providing triage services for all populations.
- Health assessments and referrals, both chronic and acute, education for health concerns, medication use and administration, disease topics, crisis intervention, etc.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI08-2020
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Lab result evaluation
- Health promotion
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care management
- Telehealth services
- Patient education
- Therapeutic intervention
Affiliations
- Enjoy gardening, both flowers and vegetables. Passionate about the outdoors and enjoy mountain biking, kayaking, hiking and camping.
- Passionate about serving the local church and community.
Accomplishments
Outstanding Returning Adult Nursing Student May 1998
Presented by UW-Madison Dean of Nursing (Madison, WI)
Certification
Certified Nurse Practitioner- State of Missouri (License #2020026404) Exp. 04-30-2027
Certified Nurse Practitioner-State of Kansas (License # 53-79695-081) Exp 08-31-2025
RN-BSN Registered Nurse- State of Missouri (License #2012030622) Exp. 04-30-2027
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Exp. July 2026
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Choice Physicians Group
09.2020 - Current
RN Hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice
03.2019 - 03.2020
RN Telehealth-remote
Carenet Healthcare Services
03.2014 - 03.2020
RN Mobile Nurse Educator
AssistRx/McKesson
06.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
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