Kathryn W. Bycura, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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Austin, TX 78703

ab001c@r.postjobfree.com

512-***-****

Education

Georgetown University, School of Nursing and Health Studies; Washington,

DC

Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

August 2009 - December 2010

46 course hours; 600 clinical hours; Cumulative GPA:

3.76

Curriculum: Advanced Health Assessment; Gross Anatomy; Advanced

Concepts in Physiology & Pathophysiology; Advanced Concepts in

Pharmacology; Primary Care of the Family I, II, III, & IV;

Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics; Health Systems & Policies in

Transition; Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing

Clinical Experiences: Reston Town Pediatrics (Reston, VA); INOVA

Juniper Program - HIV/AIDS & STD Clinic (Arlington, VA); Hagerstown

Internal Medicine - Rural Health Clinic (Hagerstown, MD); Spectrum

Family Practice (Rockville, MD)

Georgetown University; School of Nursing and Health Studies; Washington,

DC

Bachelors of Science in Nursing August 2004 - May 2008

128 course hours; 900 clinical hours; Cumulative GPA: 3.33

Professional Experiences

Bee Caves Family Practice; Lakeway, Texas

Family Nurse Practitioner: April 2013 - Present

-Function in the advanced practice nurse role under the supervision of

Dr. Daniel Freeland. Average 90 patients weekly. Manage primary

health care needs including: appropriate health screenings based on

age and other risk factors; hypertension; hyperlipidemia; diabetes;

hypothyroidism; anxiety/depression; ADD/ADHD; and insomnia. Also

managed hormone replacement therapy and the office's weight loss

clinic (Ideal Protein, hCg diet, etc.). See all urgent care/walk-in

visits, including suture placement and removal and splinting. Make

referrals to specialist care when appropriate. Have gained exposure

to complementary/homeopathic medicine.

Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants; Houston, Texas

Family Nurse Practitioner; Gastroenterology and Hepatology:

August 2011 - April 2013

-Function in the advanced practice nurse role under the supervision of

Drs. Guru Reddy, Howard Hamat, Douglas Thurman, and Ramu Chalasani.

Average 80-90 patient visits weekly across three medical offices in

Northwest Houston. Complete pre-screening protocol for Colorectal

Cancer Screening, taking into consideration risk factors such as

personal history of colon polyps, family history of colorectal

neoplasia, obesity, environmental exposure, and tobacco use.

Independently see patients with Gastrointestinal Diseases, such as

GERD, Esophageal Dysmotility Disorders, Barrett's Disease,

Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastritis, Gallbladder disease, Irritable

Bowel Syndrome-Constipation/Diarrhea, Diverticular Disease, Hereditary

Hemochromotosis, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Help manage the

practices' Hepatology Clinic, managing patients with acute and chronic

viral hepatitis, Fatty Liver Disease/NASH, and Autoimmune Hepatitis.

Assist physicians in managing patients with stable Inflammatory Bowel

Disease (Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis) and Acute/Chronic Pancreatitis.

Review all results for Drs. Hamat and Thurman, including pathology,

imaging, labs, and small bowel capsule studies. Complete weekly chart

audits and assist with the practice's recall program to ensure

patient's compliance with physicians' recommendations, including

diagnostic testing and follow up.

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas; Austin, Texas

Emergency Department: Trauma, Treatment, and Minor Care tracks

Registered Nurse I/Versant Orientation Program Resident: June 2008 -

January 2009

-Functioned as a provider within the patient care delivery team,

implemented and documented the nursing process for age-specific

patient care delivery in children ranging from newborn to 21 years,

assisted in performance improvement activities such as unit-wide

patient safety initiatives and nursing practice updates, achieved

and maintained current knowledge of nursing practice through both

classroom and floor experience, and demonstrated professional growth

and development as a novice RN. Role included experience ranging

from minor care to trauma with an emphasis on teamwork, evidence-

based medicine, and quality patient care.

George Washington University Hospital; Washington, DC

Emergency Department: Trauma, Treatment, and Minor Care tracks

Practicum Nurse: January - May 2008

-Practiced critical-thinking skills and worked as a team member

under the supervision of an experienced RN in a Level I Trauma

Center. Performed the nursing process (assessment, problem

identification, planning, intervention, and evaluation), while

upholding standards of evidenced-based practice within a teaching

hospital.

Nicaraguan Health Fund; Managua, Nicaragua

Georgetown University-Sponsored Clinical Experience

Medical Mission Trip Volunteer: January 2008

-Experienced a week-long medical mission trip under the guidance of

a Georgetown professor and a George Mason Family Nurse Practitioner:

worked with a family, providing healthcare (vaccinations, medical

treatments, and family planning counseling); worked within various

roles at the community clinic (emergency room, vaccination station,

treatment room, and infection control office); completed an

education presentation on family planning for young women in a rural

community; toured healthcare facilities within Managua - a private

hospital, a public women's hospital, and a leprosy colony - to

better understand the challenges of international health care

including limited access to health care and disparity of resources.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; New York, New York

Urgent Care Center: Emergency Department, Pediatric and Intensive Care

Holding

Nurse Extern: May - August 2007

-Utilized critical-thinking skills and worked as a team member under

the supervision of an experienced RN. Assisted with triage and

patient assessment, competently completed technical skills (vital

signs, intravenous and port-a-catheter access, lab work, blood

glucose monitoring, and electrocardiograms), performed medication

administration, and completed discharges or inpatient transfers.

St. David's Medical Center; Austin, Texas

Float Pool: Medical-surgical, intermediate care, intensive care, labor

and delivery, newborn nursery, psychiatric inpatient, orthopedic

rehabilitation, telemetry, neurology, acute care rehabilitation, same-

day surgery.

1Patient Care Technician: May - August 2006

-Ensured patient safety and comfort, facilitated daily patient care,

completed technical skills (vital signs and blood glucose

monitoring), and assisted nursing staff and the unit clerk as

needed. Received daily assignments in different and oftentimes,

challenging environments, demonstrating flexibility and broadening

my knowledge base.

Licensing & Certifications

ANCC Board Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner (May 2011 - Present)

Texas Advanced Practice Nurse - Family Nurse Practitioner (June 2011-

Present)

Texas and Compact State Licensed Registered Nurse (June 2008 - Present)

License No. 755432 NPI No. 123******* DPS No. V0183968 DEA No.

MB2483799

First Aid and BLS/CPR Certified (2004 - Present) ACLS Certified

(2010-Present)

Volunteer and Other Work Experience

House Manager (Gabriel Family), coordinated the household of a prominent DC

family including staff management/childcare, 2009-2011

Hoya Kids Center, providing a safe and educational environment for children

of Georgetown staff; Assistant Teacher, 2006-2008

Sweet Charity, benefiting The Seton Fund which promotes access to

healthcare for low income families; Member, 2008

Marine Corp Marathon, benefiting Run for the Warriors which assists Iraq &

Afghanistan veterans; Finisher, 2007

GU Community Service Day, benefiting The Capital Area Food Bank; Leader,

2007

GU Run for Rigby Ball and 5K, benefiting The Rigby Foundation which

promotes campus safety; Treasurer, 2007

Flu Vaccination Clinic, benefiting Georgetown students and faculty; Nursing

Student Volunteer, 2006 & 2007

DC AIDS Walk Washington, benefiting Whitman-Walker Clinic (Washington, DC);

Team Leader, 2006

GU New Student Orientation; Orientation Advisor, 2005 & 2006

Habitat for Humanity (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida); Student Volunteer, 2006

Georgetown University Hospital Medical-Surgical Unit (Washington, DC);

Nursing Student Volunteer, 2005

Hoyathon Dance Marathon, benefiting Children's National Medical Center

(Washington, DC); Organizer & Participant, 2005

St. David's Medical Center Neonatal and Adult Intensive Care Units (Austin,

Texas); Volunteer, 2004

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