WINROSE KARUNDE DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of nursing experience. Focuses on patient-centered care through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in developing treatment plans and advocating for patient education to enhance health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse Practitioner
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Completion of 1200 hours of clinical time as a Family Nurse Practitioner student in Family Practice, Gerontology, Pediatrics, Wound care, Urgent care, and ENT
- Performed patient assessments and developed differential diagnoses to guide effective treatment.
- Created and implemented treatment plans and managed medication regimens for diverse patient populations.
- Managed treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic diseases in a clinical setting.
- Referral of patients to specialty teams and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Ordering diagnostic tests and reviewing the results
- Educated patients and caregivers, adapting communication strategies to meet diverse language and cultural needs.
- Implemented health promotion strategies to educate communities on disease prevention.
- Use of various electronic charting systems (EHRs): Epic, Cerner, Medtech, eClinicalWorks, and Practice Fusion
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health & Rehabilitation
12.2025 - Current
- Provide care for patients with severe head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provide care for transplant patients before and after the procedure.
- Monitor patient condition, diagnostic tests, labs, and vital signs
- Assess each patient's knowledge and provide education to them and their families or caregivers.
- Identified patient needs during hospital stays and coordinated support with social workers.
- Advocated for patient rights and facilitated access to necessary resources and support.
- Performed wound dressing changes and coordinated discharge planning and post-hospital follow-up.
- Training and orienting new hires, CNAs, and students.
Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care for transplant patients throughout pre- and post-operative phases.
- Provide care for patients with severe head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Monitor patient condition, diagnostic tests, labs, and vital signs
- Assess each patient's knowledge and provide education to them and their families or caregivers.
- Assessed patient needs during hospital stay and coordinated with social worker for support.
- Champion for patients' rights and needs during treatment process.
- Wound dressing changes, discharge planning, and post-hospital follow-up arrangements
- Training and orienting new hires, CNAs, and students.
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with multiple trauma injuries, ensuring timely administration of medication.
- Monitor patient condition, diagnostic tests, labs, and vital signs
- Assessed and identified patient needs during hospital stay, facilitating connections with social workers for enhanced support.
- Assess each patient's knowledge and provide education to them and their families or caregivers.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, promoting equitable care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Wound dressing changes, discharge planning, and post-hospital follow-up arrangements
Charge Nurse
Penrose Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Delivered bedside care to acutely ill patients, including those with renal, diabetic, and substance misuse conditions, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Monitored changes in patient condition, diagnostic tests, labs, and vital signs
- Assessed each patient's knowledge and provided education to them and their families or caregivers.
- Assessed the learning needs of patients and their families; provided education suitable for their age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Advocated for patients and their family members.
- Provided wound care, coordinated discharge planning, and facilitated follow-up care for patients to ensure smooth transitions.
- Coordinated delegation of patient care responsibilities among support staff, student nurses, and new hires, fostering a collaborative environment.
Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Stabilized soldiers with trauma, physical and mental health issues, and arranged transfers to higher levels of care to ensure continuity of treatment.
- Assisted physicians in delivering comprehensive medical care to soldiers during appointments. Provided soldiers with standardized sick-call procedures, medical screenings, immunization updates, and treatments during appointments.
- Provided direct care to patients in both medical and surgical ICU units.
- Coordinated patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual/emotional support through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisted a doctor with minor procedures in a primary care setting.
- Led planning, preparation, and supervision of a two-week field exercise, providing medical care to over 250 soldiers.
- Provided first aid training to soldiers in field conditions.
Charge Nurse
MiCasita Nursing and Rehab
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Supervised night and weekend shifts, ensuring quality bedside care for geriatric and adult patients requiring extended nursing services through effective management of two LPNs and four CNAs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing supervisors, and family members to coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Collaborated with physicians, patients, family members, and healthcare teams to plan, implement, and assess care plans.
- Delegated responsibilities to CNAs, optimizing care quality and streamlining workflow processes.
Registered Nurse
Texas Nurse Connection
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided bedside care to patients in nursing and rehabilitation facilities, enhancing patient comfort and recovery. for patients in nursing, rehabilitation facilities, and small rural hospitals
- Supervised 5+ LPNs and CNAs in rehabilitation facilities and small healthcare centers, ensuring quality patient care.
- Planned daily staff assignments to effectively utilize resources and meet patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Hendrix Health System
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Monitored cardiac patients post-PCI, ablation, and chest tube placement, ensuring timely interventions and optimal recovery.
- Delivered direct patient care and treatment while maintaining accurate electronic charting for patients with cardiac-related issues, enhancing continuity of care.
- Administered high-alert medications, prioritizing patient safety and minimizing risks during critical situations.
- Assessed learning needs and provided education to patients and their families before, during, and after treatment.
Registered Nurse
Coronado Nursing Home
07.2012 - 01.2012
- Conducted patient assessments and collaborated with physicians to develop and evaluate comprehensive care plans for elderly patients.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers with staff and family members.
- Delegated tasks to CNAs during shifts to optimize patient care delivery.
- Managed inventory and procurement of medications and supplies to maintain operational readiness.
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner – DNP -
Washburn University School of Nursing
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
05-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family education
- Patient advocacy
Certification
Colorado APRN License, American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification FNP-BC, Registered Nurse, Colorado BON, Expires September 2026, Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires August 2027, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expires August 2027, NIHSS Certification
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) – January 2025 – present
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – November 2025 – present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health & Rehabilitation
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2025
Student Nurse Practitioner
01.2023 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
Charge Nurse
Penrose Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2022
Healthcare Specialist
United States Army
04.2014 - 04.2018
Charge Nurse
MiCasita Nursing and Rehab
04.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Hendrix Health System
01.2013 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Texas Nurse Connection
10.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Coronado Nursing Home
07.2012 - 01.2012
Family Nurse Practitioner – DNP -
Washburn University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center