Nurse Practitioner Registered

Kathryn Earhart

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Education

Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies, Washington DC

Master of Science in Nursing degree August 2017

James Madison University School of Nursing, Harrisonburg VA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2013

Professional Experience

Hollins University, Roanoke VA September 2019-present

Director of Health and Counseling Services

Manages operations of student health center

Implements new health care services and performance improvement initiatives

Creates custom health wellness education outreach programs

Supports high quality patient centered care

Carilion Clinic, Roanoke VA November 2017-September 2019

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of neurosurgical patients (pediatric to geriatric) in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

First assist in the operating room during complex neurosurgical procedures.

Effectively communicates with all aspects of the patient's care team: physicians, NPs/PAs, nurses, case managers, social workers, and office staff.

Carilion Clinic, Roanoke VA June 2015-October 2017

Registered Nurse Neurosurgery

Collaborated and coordinated directly with the physician to ensure timely and quality patient care in the outpatient setting

Organized clinical and administrative aspects of patient's medical progress pre and post operatively, including patient’s appointments and procedures

Provided patient education regarding procedures, medications, and surgical interventions

Used thorough knowledge of medical treatment to assess symptoms and recommend treatment for patients through telephone triage

Maintained positive attitude and professional demeanor throughout staff and patient interactions

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke VA February 2014-June 2015

Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Performed acute care nursing responsibilities including assessments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care, and patient education

Organized and manages effective patient care for 4-5 patients on a 20 bed unit

Communicated with patients, physicians, and family members to ensure plan of care addresses patient needs

Displayed excellent clinical decision making during stressful and emergent situations

Licensures and Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) March 2018-present

Licensed Nurse Practitioner September 2017-present

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) September 2017-present

Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) June 2017-present

Leadership

Preceptor-Radford University (240 hours)

Educated and guided nursing student through the workflow and critical thinking skills of an outpatient nurse role

Preceptor-Jefferson College of Health Sciences (120 Hours)

Counseled and evaluated a nursing student through the transition from student nurse to professional nurse in the inpatient setting

Awards

Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses March 2016

Honors and recognizes nurses for the outstanding efforts to provide extraordinary care to patients every day

Committees

Employee Recognition Committee October 2019-present

Define, guide, and monitor employee recognition activities.

Tumor Education and Moral Support Group July 2018-November 2019

Provides patients and family members with education pertaining to brain tumors as well as an opportunity for moral support.

Evidence-Based Practice Committee December 2015-May 2016

Provides recommendations for improving inpatient and outpatient practice decisions based on current research

Wound Care Council Roanoke Memorial Hospital October 2014-May 2015

Surveyed unit monthly for pressure ulcer prevalence and attends monthly meetings for hospital wide wound care team

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