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Work History
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NURSING PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
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Kathleen Riley

Wilmington

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for ongoing work in advanced patient care roles. Proven ability to deliver high-quality medical services with strong focus on patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.

Professional Staff Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
  • 7+ years of experience in a high-paced intensive care setting
  • Provide exceptional, lifesaving care to critically ill patients in a 16-bed medical intensive care unit at a regional, teaching hospital
  • Manage independently as charge nurse, code nurse, preceptor of new hires to the unit, and preceptor or nursing students
  • Experience with medical devices such as continuous renal replacement therapy machines, arctic sun for normothermia protocol, rapid blood transfuser, and train of four for paralyzed patients
  • Utilize critical thinking skills and in-depth patient physical assessments to help improve patient outcomes
  • Volunteered to work in the COVID intensive care unit and utilized leadership skills to obtain a strong charge nurse role through the entirety of the pandemic
  • Guardian angel award winner and recognized as providing exceptional care for an acutely ill COVID 19 patient

Travel Nurse - Intensive Care

Yuma Regional Medical Center, AZ | Pomona Valley Hospital, CA | New Hanover Regional Medical Center, NC
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Adapted quickly to new patient populations and units such as the cardiovascular intensive care unit, neurological intensive care setting, and trauma intensive care setting
  • Learned new charting systems such as Cerner and EPIC and molded quickly to new hospital policies

Professional Staff Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • 2+ years of experience in a level one trauma center and teaching hospital
  • 2018 Daisy Award Winner for top notch care provided during a difficult end-of-life patient situation
  • Preceptor of nursing students with a positive attitude to promote success in their academic career

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Addison, IL
04.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2016

Skills

  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient education
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Preventive healthcare
  • Preparing treatment plans
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Health promotion
  • Care coordination

Certification

  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing | Carlow University | Exp. May 2026
  • Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | Exp. June 2026
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | American Heart Association | Exp. June 2026

Affiliations

  • Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses

NURSING PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

  • Karina McLamb, PA-C
  • Novant Health Family Medicine Rocky Point - 125 hours
  • Managed diverse range of conditions in adult, geriatric, & pediatric patients using EMR System in a rural office
  • Enhanced patient care by increasing screenings for women's health through administering pap smears, breast examinations, & STD testing
  • Performed detailed review of systems & head-to-toe assessments, documenting abnormalities, symptoms, patient history, & overall health status
  • Integrated evidence-based practice with complementary modalities such as prescribing medications, encouraging healthy lifestyle changes, and other therapy modalities
  • Dr. Nicole Aristy, MD
  • JCMC Pediatrics - 125 hours
  • Performed detailed head-to-toe pediatric assessments
  • Improved Family compliance with care plans by providing anticipatory guidance and education
  • Prescribed common pediatric medications such as antibiotics and bronchodilators
  • Analyzed EPIC charting system to derive diagnoses & treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes & enhanced efficiency
  • Performed comprehensive reviews of systems & head-to-toe physical assessments, leading to accurate patient diagnoses
  • Developed evidence-based management plans utilizing reputable guidelines to enhance patient outcomes
  • Jennifer Cully, FNP-C
  • Novant Health Oceanside Family Medicine and Convenient Care - 125 hours
  • Diagnosed & treated a wide range of illnesses across the lifespan in a rural area using the EPIC EMR system
  • Documented patient notes using EPIC charting system, incorporating data analysis, healthcare terminology, & clinical documentation skills under supervision of preceptor
  • Joana Lukasik, FNP-C
  • Novant Health Express Care & Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - 125 hours
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based, patient-centered management plans for 20+ daily hospital patients
  • Performed I&Ds on multiple patients using surgical tools & sterile techniques, leading to improved recovery & faster healing
  • Streamlined patient care processes by rapidly assessing critical conditions, leveraging Electronic Health Record system, & utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment
  • Experienced writing official SOAP notes on patients utilizing the EPIC charting system with approval from preceptor

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Novant Health
09.2024 - Current

Professional Staff Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - Current

Travel Nurse - Intensive Care

Yuma Regional Medical Center, AZ | Pomona Valley Hospital, CA | New Hanover Regional Medical Center, NC
01.2019 - 09.2019

Professional Staff Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined

Carlow University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
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