KATHRYN EWING, MSN, FNP-C
**** ******* *****, **** ****, FL 32746 ***********@*****.*** 321-***-****
OBJECTIVE
A motivated Family Nurse Practitioner seeking to obtain a Nurse Practitioner position in a compassionate practice with an opportunity for professional growth
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL January 2015 – August 2017
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL August 2009 – December 2011 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford, FL August 2009 – June 2011 Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)
Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL August 2007 – May 2009
General Education (AA)
Perm State Technical University, Perm, Russia August 2002 – May 2006
Intercultural Communication, Languages, and Linguistics (BA)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner August 2018 – Present
Dr. Mark Brooks Internal Medicine, Ocoee FL
Work independently and in collaboration with the supervising physician to provide comprehensive primary care to patients with an array of acute and chronic illnesses
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests including but not limited to EKGs, PFTs, venous dopplers, ABIs, and DEXA scans
Complete comprehensive health histories, physical exams, well woman exam, contraception counseling, depression and dementia screenings
Diagnose and treat patients with multiple comorbidities such as HTN, diabetes, CAD, CKD, PAD/ PVD, hyper/ hypothyroidism, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, vitamin deficiencies, migraine, radiculopathy, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, asthma, COPD, etc.
Proactively identify and utilize evidence-based guidelines when developing and evaluating treatment plans and referrals to specialists
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, tests, laboratory findings, medications, and health promotion behaviors
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner December 2017 – July 2018
Sunshine Pediatrics, Maitland FL
Collaborated with the head physician and other NPs to deliver detailed medical care to children from birth to 18 years of age in a primary care pediatric setting
Performed physical examinations, well-child visits, sick visits, school and sport physicals, developed diagnoses and treatment plans, and recommended specialty referrals when needed
Ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests, initiated pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities utilizing most recent guidelines and standards of care
Provided anticipatory guidance and educated patients and their families on preventative care, disease process, immunizations, and prescribed treatment plans
Provided on call services and over the phone triage
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit August 2013 – December 2017
Florida Hospital Winter Park, Winter Park, FL
Delivered detailed care to critically ill patients and their families while implementing evidence-based nursing practice guidelines
Displayed autonomy in managing life-sustaining medications, vasopressors, cardiac drips, recovering patients from anesthesia, administering and monitoring response to sedative and paralytic agents, initiating and troubleshooting Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Prone Therapy
Assisted physicians with a variety of bedside procedures including endotracheal intubation, central line placement, pulmonary artery catheter placement, lumbar puncture, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement, chest tube insertion, etc.
Functioned as a member of a code team for adult and geriatric patients in cardiac and/ or pulmonary arrest throughout the hospital
Served as a patient advocate when collaborating with members of health care team
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit September 2011 – August 2013
Florida Hospital Winter Park, Winter Park, FL
Provided individualized care to patients after cardiovascular, thoracic, ENT, GI, GU, and orthopedic surgeries and patients with multiple acute and chronic illnesses
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize plan of care for each patient
Provided diagnosis related teaching to patients and families
CLINICAL ROTATIONS/ NP INTERNSHIPS
Dr. Mark Brooks, Internal Medicine, Ocoee, FL, 180 hours May 2017 – July 2017
Lakemont Pediatrics, Winter Park, FL, 120 hours January 2017 – April 2017
Women’s Care Florida, Winter Park, FL, 30 hours January 2017 – February 2017
Florida Cardiology, Orlando, FL, 180 hours August 2016 – December 2016
Absolute Quick Care, Ocala, FL, 180 hours May 2016 – July 2016
PROCEDURES/ COMPETENCIES
Punch and shave biopsy
Abscess incision and drainage
Suturing
Subungual hematoma evacuation
Ingrown nail removal
Cryosurgery
Breast and pelvic examination
Joint aspiration/ injections
Trigger point injections
Chest X-Ray interpretation
12-lead EKG interpretation
SKILLS
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and utilize appropriate health care resources
Excellent critical-thinking, decision-making, and organization skills
Ability to work well in a team and independently
Highly motivated learner
EMR EXPERIENCE
Athena December 2017 – July 2018
Cerner September 2011 – December 2017
Care 360 January 2017 – April 2017
eClinicalWorks May 2016 – July 2016
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners May 2017 – Present
American Nurses Association August 2014 – Present
National Student Nurses Association August 2009 – December 2011
HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing December 2015 – Present
Golden Key Honor Society November 2009 – December 2011
CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSURE
AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification October 2017 – Present
State of Florida APRN License October 2017 – Present
State of Florida RN License September 2011 – Present
Basic Life Support September 2011 – Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support September 2011 – Present
LEADERSHIP
FH Winter Park Professional Excellence Program January 2013 – January 2015
Preceptor for practicum students
Annual Skills Fair educator
FH Winter Park Nurse Practice Council October 2011 – August 2015
Leader of Surgical PCU patient satisfaction improvement project
Member of ICU performance improvement team for Beacon Award