Kate Fox
Mission Hospital
Asheville
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit registered nurse with experience caring for critically ill neurologic patients, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, and post-neurosurgical conditions. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, leadership as a relief charge nurse and preceptor, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with the goal of improving outcomes for critically ill adults.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
3 Years 1 Month- Care for critically ill neurological patients.
- Perform neurological and hemodynamic assessments.
- Manage vasoactive infusions and complex medications.
- Monitor for early clinical deterioration.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Serve as Relief Charge Nurse.
- Precept and mentor new nurses.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
2 Years 2 Months- Assisted providers during community clinics.
- Coordinated patient referrals and follow-up.
- Maintained medical documentation.
- Provided patient-centered nursing care.
Retail Sales Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Led and developed retail team members.
- Recruited and trained new employees.
- Managed daily operations and finances.
- Strengthened leadership and communication skills.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 4.0 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate
- Chancellor's List / Dean's List for Spring 2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
- 3.857 Cumulative GPA
- Graduated With High Honors
Master of Science - Entertainment Business
- Honoree of Advanced Achievement Award
- 3.96 GPA
Bachelor of Science - Film
- 3.79 GPA
Skills
Neurocritical Care
Advanced Neurological Assessment
Neurologic Monitoring
Stroke Care
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Mechanical Ventilation
Intravenous Therapy
Critical Care Pharmacology
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
Brain Death Determination
Evidence-Based Practice
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Leadership & Team Coordination
Goals-of-Care Communication
Patient & Family Education
LEADERSHIP & HONORS
- Relief Charge Nurse, Mission Hospital Neuroscience ICU
- Preceptor, Mission Hospital Neuroscience ICU
- DAISY Award Nominee (2024)
- DAISY Award Nominee (2025)
- Summa Cum Laude, Western Carolina University (2025)
- Graduated With High Honors, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (2023)
- Chancellor's List / Dean's List, Western Carolina University (Spring 2025)
Certification
- Registered Nurse – North Carolina
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (if current)
- Brain Death Determination Certification – Neurocritical Care Society
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE
ABCCM Medical Ministry, Provided nursing care to underserved members of the Asheville community through volunteer medical clinics.
Interests
Strength Training & Fitness
Visiting Art Museums
Live Music & Concerts
Reading
Neuroscience & Critical Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Community Service
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
- North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Mission Hospital
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse Volunteer
ABCCM Medical Ministry
05.2021 - 07.2023Read More
Retail Sales Manager
Ulta Beauty
08.2016 - 10.2020Read More
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science from Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Full Sail University
Master of Science from Entertainment Business
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Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science from Film
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