Nurse Practitioner Registered

Kristin M. Wharton, CRNP

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EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Post-Master's Certificate, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

March 2015

Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

June 2014

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) Program

September 2010

University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science, Biology

May 2006

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice

May 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

February 2011-Present

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Philadelphia, PA

. Participated in traumas and resuscitations in an urban, university-

affiliated, Level 1 trauma center

. Handle medical emergencies resulting from events such as respiratory

arrest, SIDS, car accidents, stabbings, head injuries, poison

ingestion, drug overdoses, sexual assault and burns

. Assess and stabilize critically ill patients with expedience and

accuracy

. Responded to rapid response and codes as they occur in and out of the

hospital

. Triage patients according to their acuity level and worked

collaboratively with emergency room physicians to implement plan of

care

. Supervised medics and served as a preceptor/mentor to new graduate

nurses and new RN hires

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

. Evaluate and treat critically ill children with a variety of life-

threatening conditions

General Surgery, St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

. Became proficient in evaluating pre and post surgical patients

Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP),

Philadelphia, PA

. Managed critically ill patients with congenital and acquired heart

disease

Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Philadelphia, PA

. Gained independence in evaluating patients with urological disorders

both congenital and acute

. Adept in managing patients with functional enuresis and spina bifida

Adolescent Medicine, St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

. Conducted well child visits in adolescent population, proficient in

gynecological exams

. Proficient in the treatment of sexual transmitted infections and

education of contraception

Well Child Outpatient, St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

. Proficient in managing well child visits for children ranging from

newborns to adolescence

Kristin M. Wharton, CRNP

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care (CR-PNP), PNCB

August 2014

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (CPNP-AC), PNCB

April 2015

BLS, ACLS, PALS, American Heart Association

November 2014 - 2016

LICENCES

Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License

October 2010 - Current

Maryland Registered Nurse License

February 2015 - Current

Maryland Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care, CR-PNP

February 2015 - Current

Washington D.C. Registered Nurse License

February 2015 - Current

HONORS

Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing, member of Nu Eta

Chapter September 2014

EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS & COMMITTEE WORK

. Simulation Leader - Assumed leadership role for conducting

multidisciplinary "Sim Man" simulation exercises involving nurses and

physicians to improve communication and competency

. EMR Super User - Helped roll out the new EMR system (CERNER) and

taught hospital staff how to incorporate it into their daily

activities

. Resuscitation Committee Education - Developed educational materials on

the use of the Zoll Monitor and medication drips to strengthen nursing

skills in resuscitation

. Smart Phone Project - Advised the department and developed evidenced-

based, educational materials on appropriate use of smartphone medical

applications

. Shared Governance Committee Member - Continually improved staff work

environment, satisfaction, and retention in the emergency department

. Community Service - Women Against Abuse Shelter (WAAS), Puerto Rican

Day Parade

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Emergency Nursing Association, Delaware Chapter

March 2012 - Current

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

November 2012 -Current

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