Katie L. Alford

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Tiffin, OH, *****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To learn and work in a multidisciplinary team when transitioning from a Registered Nurse to a Nurse Practitioner. A compassionate, enthusiastic, and hard-working nurse, seeking a nursing position utilizing skills in assessment, treatment plan development, and implementation to bring a significant difference in the lives of patients.

EDUCATION

WALDEN UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Candidate (Feb 2020)

GPA: 3.8

Awards & Honors: Deans List Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2019

OHIO UNIVERSITY Athens, OH

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse (Oct 2016)

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Findlay, OH

A.A.S. Nursing- Registered Nurse (May 2013)

OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Findlay, OH

Certificate of Nursing Licensed Practical Nursing (May 2009)

CLINCAL EXPERIENCE

Family Practice/Internal Medicine- Dr. Akers Inc Tiffin, OH

November 2019-February 2020

160 hours, over 160 patients seen

Assessed, diagnosed, treated, and managed for chronic and acute illnesses from ages 18 and older.

Educated patients on medications, lifestyle modifications, and current diagnosis.

Women’s Health- NOMS (Northern Ohio Medical Specialists) Fremont, OH

August 2019-November 2019

160 hours, over 125 patients including OB patients

Assessed patients in all three trimesters of pregnancy

Annual pap smear exams and breast exams

Educated patient on breast exams, mammograms, lifestyle modifications during pregnancy

Pediatrics- Tiffin Pediatric Associates Tiffin, OH

May 2019-August 2019

160 hours, over 140 patients assessed and examined

Diagnosed, treated, and managed patients from birth-17 years old

Educated patients and parents on current treatment of illnesses

Family Medicine- NOMS (Northern Ohio Medical Specialists) Tiffin, OH

Feb 2019-May 2019

160 hours, over 140 patients assessed and examined

Diagnosed, treated, and managed patients with chronic and acute illnesses

Educated on current medication regimen

Yearly well visits and exams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mercy Health-Tiffin Tiffin, OH

Registered Nurse- Emergency Department Oct 2013 –May 2020

Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution.

Triaging patients accordingly and assigning acuity levels.

Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.

Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.

Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.

Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.

Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.

Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.

St. Francis Nursing Home Tiffin, OH

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse Jan 2012 – Oct 2013

Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.

Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.

Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.

Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.

Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.

Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Ohio (APRN.CNP.026514) by AANPCB

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Teas (pending)

Registered Nurse-Texas (Temporary license # 227762-expires 9/3/2020)

Registered Nurse- Ohio (RN.39310)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)- Renewed October 2019

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)- Renewed October 2018

BLS (Basic Life Support)- Renewed October 2018

TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)- Received May 2018

SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)- Received February 2016

NAPPI (Non-abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention)- Renewed march 2019

Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

REFERENCES

Holly Hutcheson-Physician Assistant (2016-present), Mercy Health Tiffin Emergency Department

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Samantha Dotson- Nurse Practitioner (2016-present), Tiffin Pediatric Associates

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Megan Homan RN, Tiffin Mercy Health-Emergency Department Manager

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Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Tiffin Mercy Health-Emergency Department Physician

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