Registered Nurse Practitioner

NITA KOFCHOCK, BA, BS, MS, WHNP-C, APRN

Salt Lake City, UT

520-***-****

EDUCATION

MS, Nursing

Magna Cum Laude, 5/09

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

BS, Nursing

Cum Laude, 12/07

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

BA, Psychology

Cum Laude, 5/02

Millersville University

Millersville, PA

EMPLOYMENT

Nurse Practitioner, PPAU, Salt Lake City, UT. 9/09 - Current

. Diagnosis and management of genitourinary health issues.

. Perform annual women's health and GYN problem exams, and premarital

exams.

. Manage contraception, and hormone replacement therapy.

. Perform insertion of Intrauterine and Implanon devices.

. Train newly hired Nurse Practitioners in collaboration with the

medical director.

RN Clinical Instructor, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

1/09 - 5/09

. Instructed medical students how to perform speculum, bimanual, and

rectal examinations.

. Provided feedback to students regarding proper technique of pelvic

examination.

Registered Nurse, VLPP Medical Center, Richmond, VA. 8/08 - 5/09

. Assisted with in office reproductive and GYN surgical procedures.

. Counseled and educated patients regarding STI and Pap results.

. Provided follow-up on patient referrals to specialists.

. Collaborated with NP's to ensure appropriate patient management.

Registered Nurse, Bon Secours Health System, Richmond, VA, 5/08 - 8/08

. Provided care to post-operative gynecology and oncology patients.

. Nursing assessment, diagnosis, interventions, medication

administration, and planning.

. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team including physicians and

respiratory therapists.

Graduate Assistant (p/t temp), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond,

VA. 1/08 - 5/08

. Assisted with "Research in Nursing" course.

. Evaluated student assignments and course papers.

. Collaborated with the course instructor regarding course content.

Vocational Rehab Case Manager, Dorothy Kret & Associates, Tucson, AZ, 10/03

- 05/06

. Assisted adults with disabilities in finding gainful employment and

educational re-training.

. Collaborated with state vocational rehab to develop individualized

rehab plans.

. Acted as a liaison between clients and potential employers and

educational organizations.

Behavioral Health Case Manager, La Frontera Center, Tucson, AZ, 8/02 - 7/03

. Provided case management services for adults diagnosed with

psychiatric disorders.

. Collaborated with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and licensed

counselors.

. Acted as a liaison between clients and various community/state

organizations and programs.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

WHNP-BC: (Women's Health NP), NCC, issued: 08/06/09

APRN License: (Advanced Practice RN) Utah, 746****-****, exp: 01/31/12

NPI Number: 117*******

CPR/AED: American Red Cross, exp: 04/10/12

GRADUATE PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES

Total Contact: 630 Hours

Women's Health Practicum I/ II/ III, 540 hours: VCU Health System, Genis

Women's Care, Williamsburg OB/GYN, and VLPP Medical Center.

. Conducted comprehensive medical history interviews.

. Performed exams for annual visits, GYN problem visits, and routine OB

visits.

. Pharmacological management with minimal preceptor assistance.

. Counseled and educated patients regarding reproductive health.

. Conducted intake and full examination of new OB patients.

. Recommended appropriate follow-up and referral.

. Observational experiences in ultrasound, PCOS, clomid cycles, and

infertility evaluation.

Adult Health Practicum I, 90 hours: Midlothian Family Care

. Management of chronic disorders such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension,

hypothyroidism, asthma, and hyperglycemia.

Supplemental Practicum Experiences: Fertility Center, HIV Clinic, GYN/ONC

Clinic, and Ultrasound.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. Member: The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

(NPWH), 2008 - Current

. Member: Utah Nurse Practitioners (UNP), 2009 - Current

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES

. Attended: UNP Annual Pharmacology Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, 5/10

. Attended: NPWH 13th Annual Women's Healthcare Conference Palm Desert, CA,

10/10

HONORS & AWARDS

. Cathy Ann James Scholarship in Graduate Studies in Women's Health, VCU

2006- 2009

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