Christine J. Kurnath

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Summary of Experience & Job Objective

Extensive nursing experience that includes direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner. Significant clinical and administrative experience in primary and women’s health care, sports medicine and pain management. Seeking a combined clinical and administrative position in a hospital, a corporate setting or an academic institution.

Professional Practice Experience

Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine June 2015-Present Director of Nursing Jan. 2017-Present

Medical Department Supervisor Jan. 2016-Jan. 2017

Leading team of 9 NPs at 11 office locations in Monmouth and Ocean County. Responsible for delivery of medical services throughout THSM, which primarily provides chiropractic services. Establishing protocols and processes for delivery of medical services. Mentoring NPs in professional development. Recruiting and hiring of new NPs. On-boarding and training new employees. Tasked with getting new offices up and running for medical services. Responsible for scheduling and load balancing between offices. Lead NP in busiest offices until staff was hired. Also providing full schedule of direct patient care at two offices. Lifeline Medical Associates - Morristown OB/GYN Associates, NJ Certified Nurse Practitioner Jan. 2014-May 2015

Provided direct patient care in the specialty of Women’s Health in collaboration with OB/GYN physicians. Morristown Medical Center affiliation. Somerset OB/GYN Associates, Bridgewater, NJ

Certified Nurse Practitioner Sept. 1994-Sept.2013

Provided direct patient care in collaboration with physicians. Privileges at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. Also, served as OB Nurse Coordinator responsible for risk management of all obstetric patient care.

Highland Hospital Family Medicine Center, Rochester, NY Team Manager-Nurse Practitioner 1988-1991

Functioned as Family Nurse Practitioner providing direct patient care for all age groups. Responsible for staff coordination, supervision and team participation in the Family Practice Residency Program.

Drew University Student Health Services, Madison, NJ Director of Health Services 1986-1987

Managed staff of 20 (1 physician and 19 RN’s) to provide range of primary health care services to students and faculty. Responsible for all administrative functions. Developed and conducted staff training programs, education materials, and procedural & training manuals. Additional Nursing Experience 1978-1986

NP and RN positions in Student Health, Family Planning, Infection Control and Staff Nursing at John F. Kennedy Medical Center medical/surgical unit. Current Licensures and Certifications

Registered Professional Nurse- NJ License #067725

American Heart Association Certification – CPR

ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification #047799 NJ Board of Nursing with Prescriptive Privileges as a Nurse Practitioner Education

Seton Hall University College of Nursing, South Orange, New Jersey Master of Science in Nursing, MSN, 1983

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, BSN, 1978

Professional Memberships

New Jersey State Nurses Association

Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing – Gamma Nu Chapter Seton Hall University Alumni Association

Volunteer Positions

Kids Chance of New Jersey

Cheshire Home – Provide support to residents with spinal cord injuries and developmental disabilities.

Morristown Medical Center Women’s Association – Provide support to fundraising activities. American Heart Association – GO RED Women’s initiative to educate women about risks associated with heart disease.