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Kristin Ishac

Ashland,USA

Summary

Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on palliative care, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for seriously ill older adults and caregivers. Proficient in symptom management and advanced care planning, addressing complex medical and psychosocial needs. Strong collaborator in interdisciplinary teams, consistently advocating for patient-centered care and values.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community based Nurse Practitioner

Landmark Health/Optum
Warwick, RI
10.2020 - Current
  • Provide urgent and longitudinal medical care as part of a home based interdisciplinary team for Medicare Advantage patients in the community.
  • Provide comprehensive assessments and collaborate with primary care and specialty care teams as appropriate.
  • Provide palliative care consultations and engage patients and families in serious illness conversations, assisted in identifying goals of care and advance care planning.

Home based Nurse Practitioner

Atrius Health
Cambridge/Somerville, Massachusetts
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Diagnosed and treated acute health conditions and assisted in the care management of complex, chronically ill elders in the community as an extension of the primary care team.
  • Collaborated with primary care physicians and specialists to optimize care management at home and prevent unnecessary hospitalization.

Nurse Case Manager/IV Case Coordinator

VNA Care Network and Hospice
Needham, Massachusetts
10.2000 - 01.2018
  • Planned and implemented skilled nursing care for homebound patients.
  • Educated patients and family on chronic disease management, trajectory and prognosis.
  • Provided inservice training and mentoring for all VNA skilled nurses to ensure safe and effective IV therapy in the home.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing/ Family

Regis College
Weston, Massachusetts
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis College
Weston, Massachusetts
05.2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley, Massachusetts
05.1994

Skills

  • Palliative care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Geriatric treatment
  • Patient-centered care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner-American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Registered Nurse- Massachusetts State Board of Nursing

Timeline

Community based Nurse Practitioner

Landmark Health/Optum
10.2020 - Current

Home based Nurse Practitioner

Atrius Health
02.2018 - 07.2020

Nurse Case Manager/IV Case Coordinator

VNA Care Network and Hospice
10.2000 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Nursing/ Family

Regis College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Massachusetts Bay Community College

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