CURRICULUM VITAE

Katherine A. Fondren

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EDUCATION

Certified First Assist, Nicholson Center, Celebration, FL October 2013

Surgical Assistant and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Wound Care Training, Nicholson Center, Celebration, FL October 2013

Surgical Assistant and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Master of Science (Nursing), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL August 2010-May 2013 Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Saint Petersburg College, Clearwater, FL May 2008-August 2008

Graduate Prerequisite (Statistics)

Bachelor of Science of Nursing, Troy State University, Troy, AL August 1996-March 1999

BSN Program

University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL August 1994-August 1996

Undergraduate Prerequisites

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP

AdventHealth North Pinellas, Tarpon Springs, FL

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, AdventHealth Medical Group July 2013-present

Working alongside physicians within the surgical practice (Thoracic, Vascular, General Surgery and Podiatry) as an APRN

Providing Surgical First Assist services in elective and non-elective surgical cases

Providing high quality, advanced professional assistance within the office and hospital setting

Responsible for coordinating patient surgical plans, including pre-operative and post-operative care

Coordination of operating room scheduling and completion of operating room booking packets

Management of inpatient consultations, daily inpatient rounding independently and with physician, order entry into the electronic medical record, and discharge notes

Management of pre/post vascular patients (stenting, angioplasty, AAA, carotid artery endarterectomy, trans-carotid artery revascularization (TCAR), AV fistula/graft)

Management of pre/post thoracic patients (VATS/thoracotomy with wedge resection/lobectomy, Esophagectomy, Nissen fundoplication)

Coordinator of Operation Sunshine Skin Screenings in and around Pinellas County

Coordinator of monthly tumor board meetings

Participation in bi-monthly Commission on Cancer meetings, as the leader of Care Navigation

Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL

Clinical Nurse II, Coronary Care Unit

March 2004-June 2013

Provide high quality, skilled professional nursing care in a teaching hospital environment for 1-3 patients

Responsible for management of the hemodynamically unstable critically ill patients; pre/post myocardial infarction, cardiogenic, septic, and hypovolemic shock states

Management of patients who require ventilator management, Intra-Arterial Balloon Pumps, Induced Therapeutic Hypothermia, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Aquaphoresis, titration of inotropes, vasopressors, and sedation/paralytics

Management of patients pre/post cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology procedures, arterial service lines and the removal

Continuous monitoring of patients with arterial lines and Swan-Ganz catheters, SVO2 monitoring, and COO catheters

Administration of IV pain medication, IV fluids, infusion of blood and blood products

Assist physicians with central line placement, transvenous pacemaker placement, monitor patient hemodynamic status during procedures completed at the bedside (Colonoscopy, EGD, and bronchoscopy)

Perform EKG interpretation and intervene as necessary according to the ACLS guidelines

Assess patients and inform physicians of changes in patient status

Restraint Team MAP Leader: educate and in-service team members on proper restraint documentation in order to comply with Bay Care hospital policy, completing 10 monthly chart audits to evaluate teachings and compliance

Advanced Pain Management Resource Nurse: educating the nursing staff on pain being the fifth vital sign and to administer the appropriate pain medication, and if unrelieved to contact the physician, chart audits to review nursing documentation of reassessment of pain score, patient evaluation to track satisfaction with their pain control and relief

Clinical Nurse Resident-Clinical Nurse II, Orthopedic and Neurology Unit

March 2001- March 2004

Provide high quality, skilled professional nursing care in a teaching hospital environment for 4-8 patients

Responsible for the management of patients admitted for elective/emergent orthopedic surgery and those who have experienced a cerebrovascular accident or a transient ischemic attack

Coordinated the multidisciplinary needs of the post-operative orthopedic patient, such as physical therapy, and discharge planning needs

Coordinated the multidisciplinary needs of the patient post a cerebrovascular accident/transient ischemic attack, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and discharge planning needs

Administration of IV pain medication, IV fluids, infusion of blood and blood products

Initiation, maintenance of patient controlled analgesic pumps

Stroke Resource Nurse: educate and in-service the team of nurses on the hospital approved documentation of the NIHSS, and a liaison to the staff for stroke related questions

Diabetic Resource Nurse: educate and in-service the nursing staff on the recognition of hypo/hyperglycemia states and the treatments to be provided, and proper documentation

PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE

University of South Florida, Clinical Preceptor 2003-present

Clinical nurse preceptor for the USF graduate/undergraduate nursing program in the hospital and office setting

Provide guidance to students through evidence-based practices, time management, and organizational skills

Saint Petersburg College, Clinical Preceptor 2008-2013

Clinical nurse preceptor for the SPC undergraduate nursing program in the critical care setting

Provide guidance to students through evidence-based practices, time management, and organizational skills

Garrison Jones Elementary, School Nurse 2009-2013

Volunteer in the school clinic 1-2 days a week

Managing minor skin injuries, fever, upset stomach, asthma attacks, and assessing the need to call the parents

Garrison Jones Elementary, Teacher’s Assistant 2007-2013

Volunteer in the classroom 1-2 days a week to assist the teacher as needed

Grade papers, arts and crafts, organize class setting, and mentor students

Chaperone field trips

Seminole Junior Warhawks Athletic Association, League Secretary 2011-2016

Member of the SJWAA Baseball Board

Keeping monthly board meetings minutes, ordering of uniforms for 250 players and 40 coaches, coordinating team game/practice schedules, and relaying pertinent information to the Directors of the specific age divisions

Seminole Junior Warhawks Athletic Association, Team Mom 2005-2016 Baseball Team Mom for 2 teams

Assisting the Manager with coordinating parent involvement, schedule for games, practices, and snacks. Providing nursing skills for sports related injuries to the team/coaches

Pinellas Thunder Baseball, Team Mom 2011-2018

Management of a competitive traveling baseball team

Coordinating game and practice schedules, ordering of uniforms, parent involvement, and organizing fundraising activities

Providing nursing skills for sports related injuries to the team/coaches

HONORS/AWARDS

Winner of “Preceptor of the Year” award, University of South Florida May 2012

This award is voted on by the USF undergraduate precepting nursing students throughout the Bay Care system and one winner is selected

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society 1999-present

Induction into Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society is based on GPA greater than 3.5

CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State of Florida July 2013-present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners July 2013-present

Registered Nurse, State of Florida February 2001 - present

Basic Life Support Certification September 1994 – present

Advance Life Support Certification March 2004 - present

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