Registered Nurse Practitioner

Katie A. Bedre, FNP-C, MSN, CCRN, LNC

El Dorado County, CA 96150

661-***-**** ad5ejl@r.postjobfree.com

Career Goal:

Utilizing my extensive clinical background as a Registered Nurse, coupled with my certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, I aspire to assist individuals with managing chronic diseases with an emphasis on lifestyle modifications. Drawing upon my expertise in critical care and education, I aim to leverage my diverse skill set to guide individuals toward achieving their healthcare goals and enhancing their overall well-being. I seek an opportunity to support the diverse and unique healthcare journeys of individuals embarking on lifestyle changes and to foster healthier communities and improved patient outcomes.

Education:

United States University, San Diego, CA (Post Master FNP Certificate, December 2023) GPA- 3.76

California State University, Chico, CA (Master in the Science of Nursing, May 2016) GPA- 3.86

California State University, Chico, CA (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2010) GPA- 3.81

College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA (Associate of Arts in Transfer Studies, May 2006) GPA- 3.89

Experience:

University of California, San Francisco (Registered Nurse, Critical Care Resource Team) (2021- 2023)

Academic health center and leader in innovative medical research.

● Provided life-supportive care to patients in the Neurological ICU, Medical/Surgical ICU, and Cardiac ICU

amongst three UCSF facilities.

● Delivered care to critically ill patients with a comprehensive assortment of acute and chronic medical

conditions requiring a broad knowledge base and attention to detail.

● Managed neuro-surgical interventions including ventricular drains and intracranial pressure

monitoring devices, complex spinal repairs, craniotomies, lobectomies, ventriculoperitoneal shunts, and

ventriculostomy placement.

● Managed complex hemodynamics, ventilatory supportive care, chest tubes, continuous veno-venous hemodialysis, induced hypothermia post cardiopulmonary arrest, pre- and post-op management of transplant patient population.

● Administered culturally competent and sensitive care to diverse patient populations.

Stanford Medical Center (Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) (2019-2021)

Academic health center, leader in biomedical transformation, and serves as the only Level 1 Trauma Center

between San Francisco and San Jose.

● Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to provide care to critically ill patients in 25-bed adult Cardiac ICU specializing in the pre-and post-operative management of complex and unstable cardiovascular illnesses.

● Coordinated the care for patients with severe or life-threatening illnesses including but not limited to: acute

respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support, ARDS, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, induced hypothermia post cardiopulmonary arrest, unstable acute MI with percutaneous coronary

intervention and acute unstable arrhythmias requiring cardioversion.

● Managed advanced hemodynamics, ventilatory supportive care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, continuous veno-venous hemodialysis, pulmonary artery catheters, pulmonary artery dilatation therapy, intra-aortic counter-pulsation bridge therapy, Impella, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and exposure to left and right ventricular assist devices.

● Carried out life-supportive care to patients awaiting organ transplantation and managed post-operative care

to heart and/or lung transplant recipients.

● Implemented clear and open communication sensitively to patients and families in crisis.

● Coordinated patient care in collaboration with various members of the patient care team to provide

care in accordance with the medical plan of care and policies.

Enloe Medical Center (Registered Nurse, Medical & Cardiac Care Unit) Chico, CA (2011-2019)

Designated Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center, with emergency services that include air and ground ambulance services.

● Orchestrated care to critically ill patients in a 12-bed adult medical/surgical ICU.

● Coordinated care for patients with a comprehensive assortment of acute and chronic medical conditions.

● Managed hemodynamics, ventilatory supportive care, chest tubes, continuous veno-venous hemodialysis, pulmonary artery catheters, intra-aortic counter-pulsation bridge therapy, induced hypothermia post cardiopulmonary arrest, postoperative care of CABG, pacemaker placements and ablation therapy.

● Collaborated with Donor Network West to provide care to patients eligible for organ procurement.

● Aided nursing care in the Neuro/Trauma ICU to assist with staffing.

California State University, Chico (Clinical Instructor) Chico, CA (2017-2023)

● Facilitated opportunities to acquire knowledge and apply theoretical concepts and skills identified in courses through diverse and suitable teaching methods, overseeing up to 20 students on a med/surg unit.

● Directed educational activities to align with program objectives while adhering to established policies,

regularity requirements, and standards of care.

● Contributed to the development, implementation, and direction of simulation center educational programs.

● Created supplemental educational material to complement curricula, covering topics such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, arterial blood gas interpretation, and interactive case studies.

● Utilized versatile teaching techniques to accommodate diverse and individualized learning needs.

● Evaluated student progress and the effectiveness of teaching strategies implemented.

Clinical Experience:

● First Care Medical Associates (Orland, CA)- Rural Primary Care Facility- greater than 300 hours

● Argyll Medical Group (Chico, CA)- Internal Medicine- greater than 70 hours

● Oroville Hospital (Oroville, CA)- Emergency Medicine- 60 hours, Pediatrics- 50 hours, Post-Acute Care-

40 hours

● Enloe Medical Center (Chico, CA)- Women’s Health- greater than 40 hours

● Enloe Health (Chico, CA)- Endocrinology- 24 hours

Certificates & Licenses:

● Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)

● Registered Nurse (RN)

● Public Health Nurse (PHN)

● Critical Care Certification (CCRN)

● Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

● Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Technology:

● EMRs: Tenzing, eClinicalWorks, Meditech, Practice Fusion

● Digital Platforms: Zoom, Canvas, Blackboard Learn, Brightspace Learning Management

● iPad/Mac & PC technologies

● Microsoft Office Suite

Honors & Awards:

● United States Navy: Dedication to Nursing Award (2010)

● Phi Kappa Phi (2007-Current)

● Sigma Theta Tau (2010)

Professional Affiliations:

● American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

● American Nurses Association (ANA)

● American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Community Involvement:

● Patient Ambassador Medical/Surgical Unit (Enloe Medical Center)

● The Cuddle Cure on Obstetrics Unit (Enloe Medical Center)

● First Aid Station Services (San Francisco & El Dorado County)

● Food packaging and distribution to families in need (Salvation Army)

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