Nurse Practitioner Staff

CURRICULUM VITAE

KATHERINE STEELE, RN, MS

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**** ********* ****, *****

Mtn. GA 30087

(H) 770-***-**** ?(C) 770-***-****

E-mail: *********.******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a nurse practitioner in a vibrant

environment that is dedicated to providing quality healthcare

with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention for

patients; an environment that fosters autonomy and continuous

professional growth.

PERSONAL PROFILE

. Over 25 years of nursing experience in various clinical specialties

including medical-surgical, critical care, outpatient surgery,

extended recovery, pediatrics, and performance improvement.

. Exceptional critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize

workload

. Self-motivated with strong emphasis on patient satisfaction

. Communicates clearly and effective interpersonal skills

. Takes pride in maintaining a strong work ethnic

EDUCATION Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

Master of Science in Nursing May 2008

Family Nurse Practitioner

North Carolina Central University, Durham, North

Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 1981

AWARDS/HONORS Magna cum laude, NC Central University (1981)

EMPLOYMENT

Piedmont Healthcare, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA (January 2013-February

2014)

. Transplant Nurse Practitioner for Organ Transplant Services

. Assess and treat pre and post kidney transplant patients in outpatient

setting

. Obtain histories and performs physical exams dictates History &

Physicals

. Diagnose and treat minor acute problems and chronic stable problems

. Participate in rotations to Outreach Satellite Clinics for Transplant

Nephrology Service to assess and treat pre/post kidney transplant

patients

. Participate in rotations of On-call Service after hours for Outpatient

Transplant Nephrology Service

. Participates in staff education, documentation and collection of data

for UNOS and research activities

Gwinnett Anesthesia Service, P.C. Lawrenceville, GA (2009-2012)

. Nurse practitioner for pre-operative Anesthesia services

. Obtain histories and perform physical examinations

. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic test and analyze findings

. Review medication list and provide medication teaching

. Make referrals to other physicians and/or emergency department as

needed

. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians' personnel

and other interdisciplinary healthcare members

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KATHERINE STEELE, RN, MS

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Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, GA (1992-2008)

. PRN Quality Improvement Coordinator (07/07- 12/08)

Review charts of cardiac patients and measure specific data for the

ACC National Cardiovascular Data Registry

. Performance Improvement Coordinator (03/06 - 07/07)

Responsible for supervising the management of Pneumonia and Surgical

Care Improvement Project core measures; measurement and evaluation of

specific data for comparison against the National Hospital Quality

Measures guidelines; entry of data into the computer system;

chairperson for the monthly pneumonia performance improvement

committee; build effective working relationships with medical staff

and other interdisciplinary members.

. Clinical Registry Data Abstraction Specialist (2002 - 03/06)

Daily collection of data for the Society of Thoracic Surgery registry;

assist in problem identification and resolution related to the

clinical registry; assist with the entry of data into the computer

system. Also prn clinical staff nurse.

. Staff Nurse (1992-2006)

23-hour extended recovery/observation unit for pre/post surgical and

outpatient procedures; fulfilled charge nurse responsibilities which

involved supervising nursing staff on the unit; demonstrates

competency to work as a float nurse in providing nursing care for

patients with a variety of acute illnesses and diseases.

Egleston Children's Hospital, Atlanta, GA (1990-1996)

. Baylor Staff Nurse, cardiology/cardiothoracic surgical unit, (1990-

1992)

. Charge Nurse, medical / psychiatric unit

Resurgens Orthopedic Surgery Center, Atlanta, GA (1993-1994)

. PRN Staff Nurse, orthopedic surgical center

Crawford W. Long Hospital, Atlanta, GA (1982-1990)

. Staff Nurse, ambulatory outpatient unit; cardiothoracic intensive care

unit, medical/surgical unit

West Paces Ferry Medical Center, Atlanta, GA (01/1981-07/1982)

. Staff Nurse, general surgery unit

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC (06/1981-12/1981)

. Staff Nurse, GI medicine /ENT surgical unit

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KATHERINE STEELE, RN, MS

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PROFESSIONAL

. Licensed as a Advanced Practitioner in the state of Georgia

. Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certification Board

. Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Certification Board

. Certified BLS and ACLS Provider

. Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

. Member, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia

VOLUNTEER

. Member of Young Men's Service League (YMSL) 2009-2013

YMSL is a national organization in existence for mother and sons who work

together to perform community service for various philanthropies within the

community.

. Member of various church organizations

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