Guest Lecturer Vanderbilt University
Resume:
Katherine Walls Colvin, APRN, FNP-BC
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
615-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
** ***** ** ********** ** a variety of settings including primary care offices, long term care facilities, nursing administration, an Endocrine specialty clinic and in academic settings. I believe my most valuable strength is putting the patient first with time, effort, expertise, loyalty and compassion.
EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1994, 3.8 GPA
Vanderbilt University, Master of Science in Nursing, 1997, 4.0 GPA
LICENSURE
TN RN 113734, TN NP 7554, DEA MC5263190, NPI 169*******
BOARD CERTIFICATION, ANCC
PREVIOUS FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
Vanderbilt University School Nursing 2000-2004, 2009-2011
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2011-2017
EXPERIENCE
HouseCall Today
5/19-present
Facilities include Signature of Madison, Diversicare of Smyrna, Stones River Manor, Waters of Winchester, Claiborne & Hughes, AHC Northside, Boulevard Terrace/Viviant of Murfreesboro.
Employed as an Independent NP contractor performing acute and chronic health visits to residents in the Long-Term Care setting. Work with the wound care teams assessing and treating wounds, including weekly rounds with the wound care MD. Designated provider for Covid units in 4 different buildings, establishing protocols, educating nursing staff, initiating comfort measures and/or hospice referrals when needed. Currently completing curriculum for Wound Care Certification
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing/Medicine
06/09-12/17
Full-time NP in an endocrinology office assessing, evaluating, and treating patients with various endocrine disorders, manage insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Also precepted students from the School of Nursing NP programs.
Wellness Solutions
10/05-04/09
Independent contractor performing acute and chronic health visits to residents in the Long-Term Care setting. Trained new NPs to work in the Long-Term care setting.
Worked with the wound care nurse assessing and treating wounds. Coordinated training and mentoring programs for staff and instructed mandatory in-services.
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
01/03-06/04
Full-time NP in several practice locations, including Vine Hill Community Clinic, Center for Human Nutrition, First Steps, Inc., and Outlook Nashville. Practice opportunities included urgent care in a high-volume clinic prioritizing cases and managing wounds, acute illnesses and complex medical conditions.
Dr. A.T. Richards
04/98-06/00
Private practice in a rural setting providing primary care services to patients. Performed hospital and nursing home rounds. Had admitting privileges to Bedford County Hospital. On call nights and weekends.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
RN Nurse Manager, McKendree Village
04/06-04/07
Managed a 100-bed Alzheimer’s building with 50+ employees. Worked with the DON to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for hiring and providing education and in-services. Weekly wound care rounds with the DON assessing and treating wounds.
Director of Nursing, Lebanon Health and Rehabilitation
04/07-10/07
Managed a 60-bed rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Completed the annual state survey with only 3 deficiencies, completed the Plan of Correction, and successfully passed the desk review process. Recruited and hired new employees.
Director of Clinical Operations, Inspiris, Inc.
11/07-04/09
Recruited by the Vice President of Clinical Operations for this position from Lebanon Health and Rehabilitation. Provided market specific clinical leadership in the TN and FL markets. Implemented the clinical program in new markets in FL and OH. Implemented the Electronic Health Record. Mentored the clinical staff in delivery of high-quality patient care and billing procedures
ACTIVITIES
Task Force Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Pediatric Endocrine Society Learning and Leadership Collaborative: Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes Care, Vanderbilt University.
Lecturer: Intensifying Insulin Therapy: Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors, Nursing Grand Rounds lectures, Vanderbilt University.
Adjunct faculty, Miller Motte Technical College, Clarksville, TN
Instructed Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Kinesiology, and Exam Room Procedures. Advisor for students, arranged for clinical sites and received the “Outstanding Teacher Award” Fall 2011.
Instructor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and Medicine. Guest lecturer in Advanced Physical Assessment course and precepted students in practical lab areas. Precepted students in the Acute Care NP and Adult NP programs. Preceptor in the exclusive Vanderbilt Program of Interdisciplinary Learning for a collaborative effort among Vanderbilt University Medicine, Lipscomb School of Pharmacy, Vanderbilt School of Nursing and TSU School of Applied Sciences.
Dear Employer,
I am responding to the opportunity you have advertised for a Nurse Practitioner. Over 23 years, I have treated patients of varying medical complexity, and I believe this knowledge, coupled with the skills I have obtained in different clinical places make me an excellent candidate for this role. In my current position in long term care facilities, there is a significant need for wound care providers, so to broaden my skill set further, I am pursuing obtaining Wound Care Certification.
Upon reviewing my CV, I believe you will find I am an outstanding candidate for this role. Feel free to contact me to discuss the position further.
Thank you,
Katherine Colvin, MSN, APN
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