Kristie Brackett
Evansville,IN
Summary
Adult Gerontology-certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Bariatrics and Weight Management. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner-Bariatrics
Ascension Medical Group
Evansville, IN
02.2023 - Current
- Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Monitor diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provide motivational coaching and emotional support.
- Provide pre and post op evaluations to patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
- Prescribe weight loss medications as appropriate.
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Perform physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Assess need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Registered Nurse-Primary Care
Ascension Medical Group
Evansville, IN
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Evansville, IN
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12.2016
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Geriatric Treatment
- Patient-Centered Care
- Health and Wellness Expert
- Treatment Planning
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care certified by ANCC
- State of Indiana Registered Nurse License
- State of Indiana Nurse Practitioner prescriptive authority
- DEA prescribing and dispensing authority
- Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner-Bariatrics
Ascension Medical Group
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Primary Care
Ascension Medical Group
10.2017 - 02.2021
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
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