KAREN E. PRESTON, MSN

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner/Functional Medicine Practitioner

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EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania Masters of Science in Nursing, December 2009

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Family Nurse Practitioner, summa cum laude

George Mason University Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2003

Fairfax, Virginia Honors Program, summa cum laude

Bryn Mawr College BA in Sociology, May 1989

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Fine Arts Minor

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current Licenses/Certifications

Certified Functional Medicine Provider (IFM) 2016-present

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) 2010-present

Licensed to Practice in NC 2013-present

Licensed to Practice in SC May 2015-present

North Carolina Registered Nurse License (RN ) 2013-present

South Carolina Registered Nurse License (RN) April 2015-present

Basic Life Support (BLS) 2002-present

Past Licenses/Certifications

Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License (RN) 2004-2013

Virginia Registered Nurse License (RN) 2003-2009

Board Certification of Emergency Nursing (BCEN) 2006-2011

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) 2005-2008

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2003-2012

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2003-present

TEACHING/LECTURE EXPERIENCE

University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA

Part-time Faculty, Family Health Nurse Practitioner Program – Academic Year, 2012- 2013

Facilitated Masters’ level required seminar course on case study analysis, differential diagnosis and plan of care to help create an in-depth and applicable learning experience for FNP students.

Developed and presented specific lectures to meet course objectives.

Oversaw and directed students during skills blitz days.

Worked collaboratively with faculty to support student and FHNP program success.

Town of Davidson Lecture Series: Soil to Soul

Farmacy: Food as Medicine, February 12, 2015

Blooming Health: What You Need to Know about Your Gut Flora, March 12, 2015

Detoxing in a Toxic Environment, April 9, 2015

Life Support: How Happiness, Stress Reduction, and Community Create Health, May 7, 2015

PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

EverVitalMD – Mooresville, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner/Functional Medicine Practitioner 2016-present

Work with complex patients to reverse disease and optimize health from a functional/integrative medicine approach. Apply expertise through a broader lens of personalized medicine to identify the root cause of chronic health issues. Collaborate with on-site health coach/nutritionist to create optimal exercise plans, incorporate stress reduction techniques, and restore eating to a nutrition focused plan.

Davidson Family Medicine – Davidson, NC

Family Nurse Practitioner – January 2014–July 2015

Provided comprehensive, compassionate patient care across the lifespan, with focus on prevention and wellness in busy, independently owned family practice.

Assessed and treated medically complex patients through a comprehensive, individualized, functional medicine approach.

Worked extensively with patients on lifestyle management and wellness to prevent, improve, or reverse metabolic syndrome, obesity, insulin resistance, and other non-infectious diseases.

Buckingham Family Medicine – Buckingham, PA

Family Nurse Practitioner – June 2010–June 2013

•Assessed, diagnosed and treated diverse patient population utilizing evidence-based guidelines, clinical acumen, cultural competency and understanding of psychosocial dynamics to provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced, established family practice with 16,000+ patients.

Doylestown Hospital – Doylestown, PA

ED Staff Nurse – January 2005-July 2008

•Provided evidence-based care to geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients in community ED.

•Proactively responded to and managed life-threatening emergencies.

•Addressed patient’s physical and psychological needs to implement appropriate interventions.

•Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Provided health and forensic examiner services to sexual assault and abuse victims.

-Independently performed exams, including comprehensive documentation, photography, and evidence collection per protocols and scope of practice.

-Provided prophylactic medications per protocol to prevent STIs and pregnancy.

-Collaborated with victim’s assistance advocates, detectives, and D.A.’s office to provide victim support, forensic evidence, and expert opinion.

Virginia Hospital Center – Arlington, VA

ED Staff Nurse – July 2003-July 2004

Provided direct patient care in fast-faced ED serving metropolitan Washington DC and Northern Virginia communities.

Worked with patients and families as a patient advocate to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Administered patient medications, assessed patients, and implemented appropriate interventions.

PUBLICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Publications

“Only your doctor would know? The need to re-script physician biased language in drug ads.” Advance for Nurse Practitioners. January, 2009.

“Decolonization of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Carriers: should eradication treatment be used in the community clinical setting?” Advance for Nurse Practitioners. June, 2010.

“Prompting Healthy Behavior via Text Messaging in Adolescents and Young Adults.” Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. May/June, 2011.

Affiliations/Appointments

NCNA Awards Committee Chair 2015-2016

NCNA Awards Committee Member 2014-2015

NCNA Leadership Academy Graduate March 2014-August 2014

Functional Medicine Practitioner 2014-present

American College of Nurse Practitioners 2008-present

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2010-present

North Carolina Nurses Association 2013-present

Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners 2012

Emergency Nurses Association 2003-2008

International Association of Forensic Nursing 2005-2007

Sigma Theta Tau 2003-present

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/WORKSHOPS

Institute of Functional Medicine Conferences/Modules

Annual International Conference, May 28-31, 2015

GI Advanced Practice Module, November 7-9, 2014

Annual International Conference, May 21-24, 2014

Hormone Advanced Practice Module, July 11-13, 2014

AFMCP, September 8-12, 2014

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Conference Attendee, Orlando, FL, June 20-24, 2012

Medical Education Resources, Asheville, NC, May 13-15, 2011

Seminar: Endocrine Disorders in Family Practice

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Conference Attendee, Las Vegas, NV, June 22-26, 2011

Workshop: Basic Suturing & Skin Biopsy

Medical Education Resources, Orlando, FL, September 23-25, 2011

Workshop: Orthopedics in Primary Care: Assessment & Injections

International Association of Forensic Nurses, Abington, PA, December 8-9, 2005

Certification Seminar: Sexual Assault of Adults/Adolescents

ENTREPRENEURIAL/PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

Monarch Communications & Marketing, LLC – Atlanta, GA

President/Business Owner – October 1996-March2000

Founded successful corporate communications and print collateral business in Atlanta, GA.

Managed the development and production of brochures, annual reports, posters, packaging, and client displays.

Worked collaboratively with designers, artists, writers, photographers, and printers to deliver client products.

Established expansive vendor base to produce projects on time and on budget with company sales exceeding $400,000 dollars by year-end of third year.

Developed loyal client base through customer service, integrity, expertise, and willingness to always get the job done.

Affiliated Pres, Inc. – Atlanta, GA

VP of Sales & Marketing – November 1994-September 1996

Established new office for South Carolina print brokerage firm to expand southeastern market presence.

Developed client/vendor network to support sales and promote growth opportunities.

Managed clerical support, accounting procedures, and daily business operations.

BI-LO, Inc. – Greenville, SC

Communications Manager – October 1992-September 1994

Designed, wrote, and edited corporate communications, including employee newsletters, benefits brochures, and internal reports.

Assisted with corporate training and development activities: seminar presentation material, workshop development, video production, and training materials.

Created award-winning print media campaign on behalf of company for United Way campaign which generated more the $2 million dollars for local charities.

Greenville City Government – Greenville, SC

Freelance Designer/Writer – September 1991-September 1992

Produced annual city report distributed to all city residences. Project included interviews with city officials, copy writing, editing, layout and design, and overseeing printing.

Developed and piloted curriculum for middle-school teachers to facilitate student understanding of and involvement in local government.

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