Nurse Practitioner

Kaytlyn B. McMasters, MSN, APRN, NP-C

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Professional Summary

A highly qualified board-certified Registered Nurse with nearly six years of nursing experience in Cardiology, Acute Care, Management, and Occupational Health. Recently graduated Nurse Practitioner, eager to continue my career and build on previous experience. Driven to build strong relationships with patients and their families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Cincinnati, Ohio

Graduated: December 9, 2016

GPA 3.96

OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Athens, Ohio

Graduated: December 2012

Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.8

OHIO UNIVERSITY, ZANESVILLE

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Zanesville, Ohio

Graduated: August 2011

Graduated in top 15% of class

Class President, member of the Student Nurses Association

MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY

Coursework towards a Bachelor of Arts

New Concord, Ohio

GPA 4.0, recipient of 1st Year Key Award

Professional Strengths

Skilled Registered Nurse and recently graduated Nurse Practitioner with a diverse professional background

Nearly four years of nursing experience in Cardiology and Acute Care

Nearly two years of nursing experience in leadership and management

Excellent assessment and evaluation skills

Extremely thorough with great attention to detail

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Professional Nursing Experience:

MOUNT CARMEL MEDICAL GROUP, STRUCTURAL HEART & VALVE CLINIC: COLUMBUS, OHIO

Nurse Practitioner, Structural Heart Team Coordinator

April 2017-Present

Evaluate new patient consults in the inpatient and outpatient settings including consults for possible TAVR, TMVR/MitraClip, and Watchman procedures

Work and communicate closely with the multidisciplinary Structural Heart Team to work patients up for potential surgery this team consists of Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Non-Invasive Cardiologists, Advanced Practice Providers, and Registered Nurses

Manage the care of patients with severe/symptomatic aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, heart failure, and multiple other comorbidities

Delegate patient care to ancillary nursing staff

Manage care coordination for patients in the work-up process and post-surgery in the inpatient and outpatient settings

Participate in and manage the care of patients enrolled in the Edwards LifeSciences PARTNER 3 Low-Risk TAVR Trial in addition to the EARLY TAVR Trial

Conduct independent clinics and participate in multidisciplinary clinics in the outpatient setting

Manage follow-up care of post-TAVR, post-MitraClip/TMVR, and post-Watchman patients

With knowledge of TVT registry data points, ensure the care provided by our team meets data point requirements

Provide intense education and counseling for patients both prior to and post-procedure

OHIO HEALTH, RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL: COLUMBUS, OHIO

Registered Nurse: Occupational Health

August 2015-April 2017

Provide occupational health care to associates of OhioHealth

Work directly with department physician to facilitate care for associates who are ill/injured on the job

Work in department’s walk-in clinic which serves OhioHealth associates, administering vaccinations, administering/reading TB skin tests, and making independent nursing decisions

Participate in flu clinics which serve OhioHealth associates

Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide excellent care to OhioHealth associates

HELEN PURCELL HOME: ZANESVILLE, OHIO

Director of Nursing

July 2015-April 2017

Manage all supervisory responsibilities for Helen Purcell’s nursing staff that the State of Ohio mandates require the oversight of a Registered Nurse

Ensure resident medical records and required documentation are current, accurate, and available for review

Make recommendations for admission based on level of care needed by potential residents

Assist with revision of the Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual

Conduct quarterly meetings and training for all nursing staff (such as first aid training, blood borne pathogens training) and selected trainings for non-nursing staff

Assist with performance evaluations of nursing staff

LICKING MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS: NEWARK, OHIO

Registered Nurse: Coronary Care Unit

March 2015-July 2015

Care for patients prior to and post cardiac catheterizations and/or percutaneous coronary intervention manage radial access sites, TR bands, and femoral access sites

Care for patients in acute respiratory distress, patients status post CVA, patients with active GI bleeds, patients status post pacemaker/ICD insertion

Assist physicians with bedside procedures (i.e. intubation, central line placement)

Administer conscious sedation

Float to Intensive Care Unit care for patients on ventilators, sedation, pressors

Administer BLS and ACLS as necessary

Monitor patients’ status closely via telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm analysis

Communicate closely with physicians regarding patients’ conditions and collaborate with other health care staff to provide the best possible care for patients

MOUNT CARMEL MEDICAL GROUP, COLUMBUS CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS: COLUMUBUS, OHIO

Registered Nurse

August 2013-February 2015

Hospital Rounding Nurse: Round at Mount Carmel East Hospital with cardiologists

Provide education to patients prior to and post cardiac procedures (Pacemaker/ICD insertion, cardiac catheterization, TAVR, etc.)

Utilize knowledge of Interventional Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, and Structural Heart diseases including CHF, valve disorders, and cardiomyopathy

Assist in facilitation of inpatient and outpatient care; coordinate inpatient stay with outpatient follow-up

Write orders for inpatient and outpatient procedures

Communicate closely with interdisciplinary team to provide outstanding patient care

Triage Nurse: Office nurse assigned to two cardiologists phone triage the needs of their patients

Communicate with these physicians directly, acting as the main line of communication between the physicians and their patients

Adjust patient medications based upon symptoms/lab results (Ex: Coumadin, anti-hypertensives)

Carry the after-hours on call phone to address urgent patient needs

Provide patient education regarding medications and upcoming procedures

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: ZANESVILLE, OHIO

Registered Nurse: Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit

November 2011-August 2013

Care for patients prior to and post CABG, thoracotomy, cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and/or ICD insertion, ablation, vascular surgery

Manage central and arterial lines; pull femoral/venous sheaths at the bedside; manage femoral, radial, and brachial approach sites

Manage various continuous intravenous drips (nitroglycerine, insulin, amiodarone, Cardizem, Lasix, heparin)

Float to Critical Care Unit care for patients on ventilators, sedation, pressors

Administer BLS and ACLS measures when necessary

Monitor patients’ status closely via telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm analysis

Communicate closely with physicians regarding patients’ conditions and collaborate with other health care staff to provide the best possible care for patients

Professional Licensure, Certifications, and Memberships

FNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, certification number: F01170859 (expiration 1/2022)

State of Ohio COA (includes CTP): APRN.CNP.020519 (expiration 10/31/19)

State of Ohio Certificate to Prescribe: CTP.021817.E (expiration 12/31/17)

State of Ohio Nursing License: RN.374934 (expiration 10/31/19)

ACLS Certification: Expiration 8/2018

BLS Certified: Expiration 8/2018

Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): 2016 to present

Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Beta lota Chapter: April 2017 to present

Clinical Experience

Dr. Duane Pool: Cardiology, Genesis Healthcare System (60 hours): Clinical experience managing chronic cardiac disease processes such as coronary disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, valve disorders, structural heart disease, and congestive heart failure in an office setting. In addition, experience managing acute cardiac disease processes in a hospital setting.

Loretta Blanchard, CNP: Primary Care/Women’s Health/Pediatrics, PrimeCare of Southeast Ohio (154 hours): Clinical experience working in a primary care office and managing care across the lifespan. Experience providing well-women’s care, pediatric care, and care of general adult population.

Dr. Brian Luft: Primary Care (Internal Medicine), PrimeCare of Southeast Ohio (60.5 hours): Clinical experience working in a primary care office and providing care to the adult and geriatric population.

Dr. Bijan Goodarzi: Women’s Health, Muskingum Valley Health Center (98.5 hours): Clinical experience working in Women’s Health in a community health clinic. Care provided was focused on well-women exams, preventative health, in-office procedures, prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum care.

Dr. Shoba Lall: Pediatrics, Pediatrics of Cambridge, Inc. (131 hours): Clinical experience working in a pediatric office performing well-child care as well as care for acute and chronic pediatric illnesses.

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