Cathrine Yeager, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CMSRN
Upland, CA 91784
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LICENSES
CA Board of Registered Nursing #95013121 (Furnishing Number) APRN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified by AANP as a Family Nurse Practitioner. ACLS, BLS
EDUCATION
Year
Institution – City, State
Degree/Major
2017-2019
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
MSN/FNP
2015-2016
Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN (formerly Purdue University Calumet)
BSN
2009-2012
Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
AND
1979-1981
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
BA (concentration in business management and marketing)
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Authorship – Contributor / reviewer of Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA) Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care (4th Ed.) and CareOnPoint (online). Update of sections on osteoporosis and glaucoma
Grants and Contracts
Funded Grants (recipient/participant)
Date
Grant Information
09/2018
10/2018
Song-Brown, Mental Health Education for Primary Care providers and students
Recipient of scholarship – California Association for Nurse Practitioners – Pasadena Chapter
Clinical Practice
Master’s Project – Managing Diabetes in the Underserved Population
2017-18
Borrego Health (FQHC), San Bernardino and Riverside CA. Precepted in Family Practice (Eric Eschweiler, NP), Pediatrics (Cynthia Zavala, NP), Women’s Health (Cathleen Thompson, NP), and Mental Health (Steven Huerta, NP)
2018
Dr. M. Benavides, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Precepted in Family Practice by Karen French, NP
2018
Dr. M. Alwan, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Precepted in OB/GYN by Dr. M. Fakhari
2019
Minute Clinic, Temecula, CA. Precepted in Retail Health / Family Practice by Lorna Laney, NP
2019
Dr. Sunil Saini, Upland, CA. Precepted in Allergy/Asthma/Immunology
2019
Dr. G. Zini, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Precepted in Family Practice and Geriatrics
PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners / California Association for Nurse Practitioners – Pasadena Chapter (member) and Inland Empire Chapter (member)
ANA / California Nurses’ Association (member)
Association of Medical-Surgical Nurses (member and certified)
HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau International – graduate nursing honor society
Dean’s List, Western University of Health Sciences Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Dean’s List, Purdue University Northwest Fall 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Year
Institution
Position/Title
8/16 - present
San Antonio Regional Hospital, Upland, CA RN (Telemetry)
Manage nursing care in a fast-paced environment through implementation of the nursing process, supervise licensed and unlicensed personnel, and coordinate interdisciplinary care. Manage, prioritize and complete work assignments in accordance with unit protocol, provide continuity of care through effective and succinct reporting to next shift and hand-off to care departments, communicate the plan of care to patients and family members, provide teaching to patients and family members / caregivers according to unit protocol and patient needs.
04/14 – 07/16
Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA RN (Med/Surg – Telemetry)
Utilize the nursing process to provide care to assigned patients according to unit protocol. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, patient, and family to provide timely care based on best evidence and practice. Communicate effectively through accurate charting, electronic communications, and in-person and on phone with care team members to provide continuity of care. Admit patients to the unit / discharge patients from the unit with full instructions and teaching according to their specific health needs.
07/13 – 04/14
Loma Linda Transplantation Institute RN
Assess post-kidney and liver transplant patient health status at clinic visit including vital signs, pain assessment, chief complaint, health condition changes and medication reconciliation. Communicate principal issues in SBAR format to physician or NP. Perform or assist with post-surgical office procedures (Foley catheter removal, insertion, dressing changes, bladder scan, central line dressing change / removal). Discharge patient with full instructions. Maintain smooth and rapid flow of patients through clinic with chart preparation and timely order entry. Triage patient communication. Perform and document in-patient post-transplant discharge teaching. Organize multi-disciplinary team members during clinic visits. Assist patient with insurance pre-authorizations, medication refills, and follow-up of tests, labs, and procedures. Admit from clinic to in-patient
01/13 – 07/13
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital Project Support / CAN
Assist floor nurses (Pediatric Oncology in-patient unit and Team Specialty out-patient clinic) in navigating and using newly installed computerized charting system (EPIC); create patient lists, flow sheets, document assessments, care plans, orders, medication administration. Assist NP’s, MD’s, interns and residents in basics of navigating new computerized system. Trouble-shoot continuing and new user interface issues, judge when to escalate issues, and compile end-of-shift report. Off-load patient care activities from nurses.
Obtain vital signs from assigned patients twice per shift, accurately document results, and inform RN of non-standard readings. Assist patients with bathroom use. Assist with daily bath and linen changes. Assist with patient play and diversion activities. Promptly answer call-lights and assist patient or family member within scope of practice, or alert RN to patient needs. Assist patients with mealtime needs.
Non-medical professional experience
1997 - 2017
American Inland Empire R.E. Inc., Ontario, CA Financial Manager
Developed computerized bookkeeping system for timely financial reporting. Secured and restructured financing for business operations. Produced budgets and forecasts for owners. Managed all accounts payable and accounts receivable and processed payments and receipts. Implemented expense cuts for business profitability. Processed bi-weekly payroll. Prepared all financial information for tax reporting. Managed ordering of all supplies and equipment coordinated across three departments. Researched, designed and wrote the Employee Manual and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Performed exit interviews. Maintained employee and independent contractor files. Ensured compliance with employment laws.
1996 - 2017
Covina Development, Ontario, CA Property Manager
Projected and prioritized capital needs and negotiated budgets with partners. Managed computerized bookkeeping system for timely financial reporting. Analyzed tenant applications, verified presented data, and formulated mutually beneficial leases to meet needs of tenant and owners. Provided direction to vendors servicing units. Managed accounts receivable and payable.
SERVICE
Community
Year
Organization
2007-present
State of California Disaster Healthcare Volunteers
University
Year
Organization
07/2018
Graduate School of Nursing / Cucamonga Valley Medical Center health fair
09/2018
Graduate School of Nursing / Pomona Urban Health Center health fair
Rev. 10/29/19