Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Katie Pescatello MSN, FNP-BC
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Emerson Hospital, Concord MA
March 2018 – Present
Pre-surgical Testing Clinic – Department of Anesthesia, Nurse Practitioner
Perform age appropriate, comprehensive history for perioperative patients in community hospital setting
Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests appropriate to patient’s age, surgical procedure, and medical history
Refer patients to appropriate specialists, review specialists’ findings and determine appropriateness for anesthesia in consultation with anesthesiologist
Educate patient regarding anesthesia, what to expect, and answer questions regarding care plan
Provide instructions, including medication adjustments perioperatively, on how to prepare for surgery
Tufts Medical Center, Boston MA
March 2015 –March 2018
Center for Preoperative Assessment, Nurse Practitioner
Performed age appropriate, comprehensive history and physical for complex acute, critical and chronically ill perioperative patients
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age and medical history
Referred patients to appropriate specialists for further evaluation prior to surgery, when needed
Explained how anesthesia will be used during surgery and answer questions regarding the plan
Provide detailed instructions on how to prepare for surgery
Senior Healthcare Associates, Newton MA
April 2012 – March 2015
Long Term Care, Nurse Practitioner
Provided care to geriatric population in long term care facilities, act as practitioner on primary care team and managed multiple chronic disease processes including prescribing and adjusting medication, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, providing timely follow up
Managed a large panel of patients in multiple long term care settings and maintained regular visit schedule
Created and implemented plan of care for sub-acute patients following hospitalization participating in short term rehabilitation, managed chronic conditions as well as acute disease processes
Collaborated with multiple disciplines including nursing, physical and occupational therapies, as well as consulting physicians to provide most suitable care plan
Transitioned patients to palliative care when appropriate, implementing care plan to reflect new goals of care, developing care plan with multidisciplinary approach while communicating with families
Hallmark Healthcare Medical Associates, Medford MA
June 2011 – April 2012
Breast Surgical Oncology, Nurse Practitioner
Provided continuing care to breast cancer patients from diagnosis throughout treatment while also managing patients with benign breast complaints
Evaluated and managed post-operative wounds and complications following breast surgery and diagnostic biopsy
Participated in planning and execution of diagnostic procedures after interpretation of suspicious breast imaging results
Performed genetic screening tests for patients at high familial risk for development of breast cancer, provided genetic counseling regarding risk and anticipatory guidance regarding test results
Partners Homecare, Braintree, MA
January 2010 – June 2011
RN, Case Manager
Visited patients in their homes to provide skilled nursing care including wound care, management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart failure, anticoagulation management, and post-surgical care
Developed and implement multi-disciplinary plans of care to reach patient-oriented health goals
Evaluated patient need for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritionist, medical social work, and home health aide services and facilitate necessary referrals
Established compassionate and therapeutic environments by providing individualized support for patients and their families in the community
Provided patient education at each patient visit to ensure recovery and promote wellness
Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, MA
February 2009 – January 2010
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Nursing
Provided acute care on medical and surgical inpatient units through assessment of patient needs and development of comprehensive care plans
Participated in multidisciplinary coordination of care
Gained proficiency in the management of post-surgical care equipment including but not limited to Jackson Pratt and Blake drains, continuous passive motion machine, Camoped, patient controlled analgesic machines
Provided patient education regarding post-surgical home course
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Present
Preceptor, First Semester Clinical Placement, FNP Program
Simmons College, Boston, Ma
Spring Semester, 2016
Preceptor, Final Semester Clinical Placement, FNP Program
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Spring Semester, 2012
Clinical Instructor, First Semester Clinical Group, BIDMC Gastroenterology/Urology Surgical Unit
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Fall Semester, 2011
Fundamentals of Nursing, Lab Instructor
EDUCATION
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure, December 2008
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2011
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music Management, 2002
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
Nurse Practitioner License
Massachusetts RN/NP, #2258308
ANCC Certification
FNP-BC, Certification #201*******
RESEARCH PROJECT
Improving Nursing Care of Postoperative Bariatric Patient Population
Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Faulkner Hospital
Conducted educational survey of staff nurses on post-surgical floor serving the bariatric patient population to establish preparedness of nurses in providing appropriate care to this unique and rapidly growing patient population.
AWARDS
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Nurse Scholars Program Scholarship
Fall 2010
Scholarship provided by Tufts Health Plan to encourage Advanced Practice Nurses to contribute to nursing education
Committed to fulfill the role of nurse educator in the clinical setting following graduation to promote growth and education of the student nurse
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